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"John Roberts" <jroberts@nosp.ionet.net> writes:
>Michael David Jones wrote in message <71f44a$ph4@alumni.rpi.edu>...
>>OK, John, enlighten me: what *is* the difference to the precious,
>>human fetus between having been formed by forcible impregnation and
>>having its mother change her mind?
>To the child, none whatsoever.  It would still be preferable for the child
>to be born if at all possible.  However, in Old Testament terms,
>illegitimate children were to be excluded from the assembly of the Lord
>(Deut 23:2).  Here again is where the New Testament doctrine of grace
>becomes relevant.
>The situation of divorce in biblical terms comes to mind - while it's
>"permitted", it's also discouraged - see Mark 10:2-12.  While the issue is
>different, the principles involved are quite similar.


So is abortion "permitted" whenever the child is illegitimate, or are
you cherry picking again?

 Mike Jones |  jonesm2@rpi.edu

November 5, 1989: Earl Weaver of the Gold Coast Sox becomes the first
Senior League manager to be ejected from a game, for arguing a
checked-swing call.