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Abortion Is Equal To Murder?

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  • Here here are two questions that needs to be asked to answer the question of this thread: When is abortion not murder? What makes abortion murder?

    Note, if shortly after human conception cells are separated, it does not kill, but causes identical twins.
    . . . the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; . . . -- Romans 1:16 KJV

    . . . that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: . . . -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV

    Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: . . . -- 1 John 5:1 KJV

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    • Originally posted by Tassman View Post
      All of which is true, but it just reinforces my point that these ‘objective moral laws” of yours need subjective interpretation in the light of the social mores of the day. This means that, in terms of their application, these laws are subjective not objectively absolute. In short, current values and worldviews, shape biblical interpretation.
      Laws are subjective to a society. Morality is not.

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      • Originally posted by Sparko View Post
        Laws are subjective to a society. Morality is not.
        Laws are subjective to the moral values of a society, as are the interpretations of scripture.
        “He felt that his whole life was a kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it.” - Douglas Adams.

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