Agree. And how does this sentence in the essay square with abortion?
"Jews, who understand that being made in the image of God bestows inviolate sanctity on every human life, must not stand by as that principle, so central to the promise of this country and its hard-won freedoms, is erased. "
Agree. And how does this sentence in the essay square with abortion?
"Jews, who understand that being made in the image of God bestows inviolate sanctity on every human life, must not stand by as that principle, so central to the promise of this country and its hard-won freedoms, is erased. "
If you are capable of convincing yourself that your unborn baby is not a life worthy of living, you can convince yourself that any life is unworthy of living.
Religions differ on abortion, and among major religions present in the US that came from the Old World, only the Catholic religion forbids abortion. In particular, the Jewish religion does not forbid abortion.
Agree. And how does this sentence in the essay square with abortion?
"Jews, who understand that being made in the image of God bestows inviolate sanctity on every human life, must not stand by as that principle, so central to the promise of this country and its hard-won freedoms, is erased. "
If you are capable of convincing yourself that your unborn baby is not a life worthy of living, you can convince yourself that any life is unworthy of living.
This was exactly what I wrote before reading your comment.
Religions differ on abortion, and among major religions present in the US that came from the Old World, only the Catholic religion forbids abortion. In particular, the Jewish religion does not forbid abortion.
Do you think you have to go to church to know a baby when you see one?
Charles CW Cooke (National Review) is a pro-life either atheist or agnostic. And he's certainly not alone.
Well said