What is the difference between murder and abortion?
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There is no difference other than the one you pointed out--if the baby is not wanted, it is not considered murder.  Imagine if we applied this same logic to others who are "unwanted" in our society.
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If you believe that life begins at conception, then it would be murder. If on the other had you think that at conception all that is there is a blob of cells, then that is not murder.\n\nAs for me, if I were ever impregnated, I would have a life growing at the moment of conception. If anyone were to kill it, it would be murder. I wouldn't have an abortion because to me, it is murder\n\nEach woman has to decide for HERSELF what it is for her. Since some people do see nothing but a blob of cells, well for that woman, she doesn't see anything wrong with abortion. I think that we should keep out of woman's pants and reproduction issues and let the individual decide for herself when it comes to this issue. This should never have been an issue for public policy.
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America has had a debate over both issues for many years now.Sentencing persons to death for their crimes has been around for centuries.So has the practice of abortion dating back 5000 years or more.The whole debate is based on ones own morale beliefs.There lies the debate the struggle between the beliefs of individuals.It is a very hard decision to enforce the moral beliefs of one on another individual. If society as a whole can come to a consensus that no form of death of human life is acceptable or a that terminating a life is acceptable in abortion or in capital punishment.I wont insert my beliefs here but I do agree that there is a contradiction between the two.One human life needs to be viewed equally to another.
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I'd like to warn you that my opinion about abortion is based on reason, and very few people approach the abortion debate using reason. For most people, it's an emotional debate fueled by guilt. The emotions on the issue tend to run so deeply most people forget which is which. So I do apologize for any hurt feelings which result from my dealing with abortion reasonably.\n\nI support a woman's right to have control over their reproductive capacity. Abortion does not affect citizens (a person is not a citizen until they are born) or the intrinsic assets of the nation, so there is no legislative basis for there to be any laws taking rights away from a citizen (the pregnant woman)\n\nFurthermore, abortion is not murder. Murder is the willful taking of one human's life by another human. I've seen pictures, and the fetus might look vaguely human, but physiologically a fetus is more like a salamander than a human. I know that sounds harsh, but there's also a degree to which deep down you know that it's true.\n\nNeurologically, the child isn't complete until it's a year old, and continues developing for about 25 years. So while it's still in the womb, it's certainly not a developed human. It's a part of our natural development for the brain to be undeveloped at birth because otherwise the head could never have fit through the opening. \n\nI asked the question "What makes humans distinct from other animals?" I received many interesting answers: The awareness that we are different from other animals, the ability to make rational decisions, the ability to suppress our animal nature, the ability to conceptualize good and evil, large brains, the ability to create art, the ability to question one's existence, speech, self improvement, and so on. At a glance, it's fairly obvious that a fetus does not have any of these qualities. In doing further research, I came across this website which I strongly recommend: http://7e.devbio.com/article.php?id=162\n\nA fetus has the potential of becoming human, but being human is a very special thing and a fetus isn't there yet. Being human is more than just a matter of our genetic make-up. It's about the way we think. Without the way we think, we are like any other animal. \n\nGiven that most people believe in the existence of a soul, It becomes an issue to consider when a person gets a soul. If you believe that only humans have souls, then the fetus doesn't have one because it's not yet human. It has the potential to become human, but it's not there yet. If you believe that all creatures have souls, then it goes to wherever souls go. If you believe in Karma, then that life served a purpose which it was there to do and can karmically celebrate that it's life accomplished what it was destined to accomplish.\n\nDon't get me wrong, I don't want anyone to think that I'm advocating killing babies. Babies are cute and respond well to people, kinda like puppies, and I am also opposed to killing puppies. In fact I have often been very supportive of all things child related and puppy related. But when it comes right down to it, and we consider the neural biology, certain facts become apparent. But I want to make it very clear that I am in no way advocating infanticide, which is much nicer than the bible which doesn't even mention infanticide despite the fact that it was commonly practiced at the time. In fact, until about a hundred years ago, I can't recall this ever having been much of an issue ever in the history of the world. But now, as infant mortality rates are at an all time low, and population is soaring out of control, now is the time in human evolution when people decide to stand up and say that abortion is wrong.\n\nChristians claim to take truth from the bible, and the bible makes no reference to abortion (which according to Wikipedia did exist in ancient times http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aborti
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Very good question.  Ask Scott Peterson (worthless piece of garbage) about that one.  This is just one hole in the beliefs of the right to choose people that they wish we wouldn't see.  The fact is that a fetus IS a human life and abortion IS murder.\n\nAnother scenario that escapes me is that you will see the same people at a "Fur Is Murder" rally as you will see at a "Freedom of Choice" rally.  I wonder if they see the irony of their actions?
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There are a few other things that are hypocritical about abortion.  \n\nIf you have a tooth pulled, you have to get informed consent.  Little or none is needed to get an abortion.\n\nWe are not told how many women die from legal abortions but it is far more then most realize.  Often the real cause of death is covered up.\n\nSomeone dies in every abortion.  Often they are unborn women.  What about their rights in what should be the safest place for them...their mothers womb.\n\nThey are not informed on the possible and probably long term effects of abortion.  I have worked with dozens of women who have regretted having an abortion years after the fact.  \n\nThey often accuse men of demanding a baby be aborted simply to avoid paying for it but these same people scream bloody murder if the father tries to prevent his child from being murdered.
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Hello spock_darwin.. :)\n\nAbortion\n\nFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\n\nAn abortion is the removal or expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus, resulting in or caused by its death. \n\n==============================================\n\nHow can a embryor fetus die..if it was not alive..\n\nSo according to Wikipedia encyclopedia..yes it would be murder..\n\nIn Jesus Most Precious Name..\nWith Love..In Christ..
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A human fetus is a human baby. And the pro-choicers are killers who simply don't want any kind of responsibility. They want to horse around, have sex and get pregnant. Then they want to run and get an abortion, saying they want the right to do what they want with their bodies. But they made the choice to have unprotected sex. Perhaps they need lessons on taking responsibility for their actions.
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I believe it is 100% WRONG!! The definition of abortion is:\n\n'An abortion is the removal or expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus, resulting in or caused by its death."\n\nThe pro-choicers would have you believe that it is not a living thing. Well, if it isn't a living thing, then how can it result in DEATH? And if it truly isn't human, then how do women give birth to human babies? And, did you know, that if for some reason an abortion fails, the doctor then has a moral obligation under the hypocritic oath to do everything in his power to save the BABY! “If a baby is born alive following a failed abortion and then dies (because of lack of care), you could potentially be charged with murder,” said Shantala Vadeyar, a consultant obstetrician at South Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust. Wow, how did it go from a fetus that we can just kill, to a baby we must try save if the abortion fails? \n\nEven international law is on the babies side: The 1978 American Convention on Human Rights states, in Article 4.1, "Every person has the right to have his life respected. This right shall be protected by law and, in general, from the moment of conception."
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Some people believe that the unborn baby  doesn't have a soul.  Others believe that we have a sould as soon as we are concieved... the other side of this is that it is murder if you kill a human with at heart beat, where does the line get drawn?
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Murder is a big part of war but they're still different.\n\nWar is when it's declared that people will be slaughtered. Murder is usually unexpected and just like ten deaths at most. War is like tens of thousands of deaths.
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I'd like to warn you that my opinion about abortion is based on reason, and very few people approach the abortion debate using reason. For most people, it's an emotional debate fueled by guilt. The emotions on the issue tend to run so deeply most people forget which is which. So I do apologize for any hurt feelings which result from my dealing with abortion reasonably.\n\nI support a woman's right to have control over their reproductive capacity. Abortion does not affect citizens (a person is not a citizen until they are born) or the intrinsic assets of the nation, so there is no legislative basis for there to be any laws taking rights away from a citizen (the pregnant woman). Two beings cannot occupy the same body with equal rights. One has to have veto power over the other. It would be revolting to not respect the rights of Life Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness for all citizens.\n\nFurthermore, abortion is not murder. Murder is the willful taking of one human's life by another human. I've seen pictures, and the fetus might look vaguely human, but physiologically a fetus is more like a salamander than a human. I know that sounds harsh, but there's also a degree to which deep down you know that it's true.\n\nNeurologically, the child isn't complete until it's a year old, and continues developing for about 25 years. So while it's still in the womb, it's certainly not a developed human. It's a part of our natural development for the brain to be undeveloped at birth because otherwise the head could never have fit through the opening. \n\nI asked the question "What makes humans distinct from other animals?" I received many interesting answers: The awareness that we are different from other animals, the ability to make rational decisions, the ability to suppress our animal nature, the ability to conceptualize good and evil, large brains, the ability to create art, the ability to question one's existence, speech, self improvement, and so on. At a glance, it's fairly obvious that a fetus does not have any of these qualities. In doing further research, I came across this website which I strongly recommend: http://7e.devbio.com/article.php?id=162\n\nA fetus has the potential of becoming human, but being human is a very special thing and a fetus isn't there yet. Being human is more than just a matter of our genetic make-up. It's about the way we think. Without the way we think, we are like any other animal. \n\nGiven that most people believe in the existence of a soul, It becomes an issue to consider when a person gets a soul. If you believe that only humans have souls, then the fetus doesn't have one because it's not yet human. It has the potential to become human, but it's not there yet. If you believe that all creatures have souls, then it has a soul to the degree to which a salamandar has a soul.As for what happens to the soul after death, If you believe in the polarity of Heaven and Hell, then the answer varies from person to person. If you believe in Karma, then that life served a purpose which it was there to do and can karmically celebrate that it's life accomplished what it was destined to accomplish.\n\nDon't get me wrong, I don't want anyone to think that I'm advocating killing babies. Babies are cute and respond well to people, kinda like puppies, and I am also opposed to killing puppies. In fact I have often been very supportive of all things child related and puppy related. But when it comes right down to it, and we consider the neural biology, certain facts become apparent. But I want to make it very clear that I am in no way advocating infanticide, which is much nicer than the bible which doesn't even mention infanticide despite the fact that it was commonly practiced at the time. In fact, until about a hundred years ago, I can't recall this ever having been much of an issue ever in the history of the world. Bu
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Partial birth abortions. The fetus is delivered up to the head, the cranium is punctured and the brain is suctioned out. Because the head is made to stay in the birth canal it is abortion. If the head passes through the birth canal prior to completion of the procedure it is murder.\n\nPediatricians and obstetricians have expressed trepidation and concerns regarding this procedure.
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Abortion is murder. \nIf you would only observe a few you would be against it after you watched a few little arm and legs writhe and wiggle in pain as they are butchered. They can't scream you know, all they can do is to twitch and shake as they are ripped apart. If they could cry you could hear it.
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I at one time thought as you do. I now see abortion for what it is MURDER. Religion aside almost everyone agrees murder is wrong. Do you honestly believe for one minute that in our infinite stupidity we as the human race will not find someway to destroy our silly selves
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Murder is heinous, and unless you are doing so in self defense it is against every one of our basic tenets is this country.\n\nThe thought that it is acceptable under any other circumstance is just another erosion of our society, that Satan is using to bring us down to his level.  Abortion, the death penalty, battered wife syndrome.  All deceptions of the fact that life taken is murder.  There is a more excellent way to achieve the same results for all of the above issues.  Birth control, adoption, life imprisonment or restitution, education and domestic abuse awareness and programs and housing.  \n\nMurder starts way back at a lack of control, and hatred.  We need to look at those things before the are taken to the level of murder.  There are actual steps, levels of self deception in a way, that lead to murder.\n\nThinking that an eye for an eye, will somehow ease the pain of those left behind.  Thinking that you may pay with your life, has yet to be effective in controlling capital crimes.  Thinking an abortion solves the issues, usually it only starts more issues.  I am in agreement, murder is wrong.\n\nIf you do not want to debate science in the faith and religious aspects of those, then do not enter this category.  It amazes me everyday, that ppl do not see God in science, as He created everything.  There are many things in this universe that can not be explained in evolutionary terms, many!  Denying that science can't answer all the questions, is just wrong.  Faith based individuals say that of course we can't answer all the questions, that is how God set things up so we have to look to Him for the real answers.\n\nBy the way, best question you have ever asked Mr Darwin.
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It is an interesting dichotomy wherein pro-choicers want abortions on demand, and they question/argue about when a fetus is considered a human being.\n\nHowever, if a pregnant woman is attacked in some manner by someone, and the fetus dies, then the pro-choicers want the attacker charged with murder for killing the fetus they are all too willing to kill in the first place.  \nThe difference?...they'll state that the woman wanted to keep the baby, now they call it a baby because it's wanted, but unwanted, they'll call it a fetus.  Interesting