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The Coathanger Argument

Posted on January 25, 2017 by intelligentchristianfaith

What is the “Coathanger Argument”?[1] One of the commonly spouted, earnestly supported, eagerly shouted arguments for the pro-choice position is the coathanger argument. Heavy laden with emotion, and with at least some evidential support, this argument is one of the … Continue reading →

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The Principles of Medical Ethics (The American Medical Association, 2001), w/ Commentary

Posted on March 1, 2015 by intelligentchristianfaith

[Comments following the document] I. Preamble The medical profession has long subscribed to a body of ethical statements developed primarily for the benefit of the patient. As a member of this profession, a physician must recognize responsibility to patients first … Continue reading →

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What’s Left of ‘My Body, My Right’?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by intelligentchristianfaith

The right to privacy just might be the most widely touted justification for abortion today. Implied within the right to life and to liberty, the concept of “privacy” demarcates the sacred domain of self-possession (my body), autonomy (my choice), and liberty … Continue reading →

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