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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan
Not really about religion. Most of these vocal pro-lifers aren't quoting bible verses. It's an emotional and moral issue more than a religious one.
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BS.
Only people I've met who are staunchly pro-life are also extremely religious. They get their stance on it straight from their religion. Doesn't matter if they're quoting Bible verses, you just have to ask them where they got their ideas and convictions about it from.
I dunno maybe it isn't as apparent living in the US where most people claim to be religious. But here in Canada I get the distinct impression that the vast majority of pro-lifers are religious. And the militant pro-lifers especially.
You can't separate the issue from religion, Christianity is the major reason why Abortion issues are framed like they are. It is an emotional issue because it deals with life and babies. Its a moral issue for sure. But a large percentage of the people in your country claim to get their morality from a single book. So to say that book has little effect on the debate would be to ignore the reality of the situation. If you claim your morality comes from God, from your religion then it will affect the issue. And if you believe God would punish those who abort, then its not a large leap to annoint yourself the executor of God's judgment upon those people.
The issue is inextricably tied into Christianity. I'm shocked you tried to claim otherwise.