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Martin Eden

(15,692 posts)
33. I appreciate your historical knowledge and analysis
Tue Apr 14, 2026, 10:17 PM
21 hrs ago

Bottom line, the original biblical and New Testament source material is unclear on when the life of the soul begins.

It's also apparent that church doctrine has been changed by men motivated by more than furthering the teachings of Jesus.

And yet, that is what constitutes organized religion, for better or worse. So it can be said that abortion is against their religion (or some sects of Christianity). No humility required.

Nothing can be gained by arguing that point with them, but it is absolutely necessary to ensure that people in power (such as the Supreme Court) can't subvert or corrupt our Constitutional law as the early church did to Christianity.

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"And that includes laws banning abortion." Martin Eden Yesterday #31
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I appreciate your historical knowledge and analysis Martin Eden 21 hrs ago #33
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