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Crystal
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Date Posted: 06:45:04 11/01/08 Sat
In reply to:
Dreemdanser
's message, "A controversial new topic/thread" on 19:15:59 10/31/08 Fri
Looking at this subject from the stand point of Wicca, It is a personal issue that would best be served by individuals making their own choices without governmental interference, to a point. There are circumstances where the ban of abortions would cause MORE harm, not less. It is that point which needs to be taken into consideration. Some of those situations are when the pregnancy is due to a crime happening as in a rape and or a rape by a stalker. In that case with some of the laws that a father has just as much right to have visits/custody of said child…which also translates into access to the woman to communicate about said child presents many dangers to both the woman and the child. Granted there are laws covering such abuse, but in all honesty it does NOT prevent harm. By the time a Judge agrees there is an issue and a court order is entered it may already be too late. In a different situation, it may come down to a medical issue where family and medical professionals are in a bind due to having to choose to save either the mother or the yet unborn child. The alternative of doing nothing could very well sentence them both to death. That is a shame, especially if there are other children by that mother. There are times like this where it’s almost impossible to “not harm” by making a choice, but to not choose creates even more harm, which can be more wide spread.
Trying to create a law that is fair in all these situations, to all relevant parties appears to be impossible. This brings the issue down to a different level. One that’s more of what causes the least harm, instead of “no harm”. For in situations where there is no possible way to prevent harm, the next best thing is to go at it with what causes the least harm. Yet life is a very dear gift, and all life is important.
Blessings,
Crystal
>OK, if you have been lurking and only posting or
>dropping in once in a while...here is your chance to
>get in on a hot topic/thread.
>
>I would like to introduce for discussion the topic of
>abortion from a wiccan viewpoint. As we approach the
>presidential election this is on a lot of people's
>minds in terms of the pro-choice/pro-life debate. I
>have two diametrically opposed beliefs that I will
>throw out to start things off.
>
>First, one of the main reasons i chose wicca as my
>religion is because I do not believe anyone has a
>right to tell anyone else how to live/believe and i
>embrace the aspect of our religion that does not seek
>to persuade others to believe as we do but respects
>others' beliefs.
>
>Secondly, I embrace our core belief and directive "to
>harm none."
>
>Living amoung others who have many varied beliefs on
>this planet, I believe strongly that tollerance of
>others' beliefs is a critical need in our society.
>However obviously any one's rights must by necessity
>end at the place where they tread on another's rights.
>This leads us back to the easy to determine conclusion
>that no one has the right to end another's life. But I
>do find that i am loathe to wish to see govenment
>dictating a woman's right to end a pregancy making it
>once again illegal and opening the doors to back-room
>illegal abortinos which lead to to much tragedy for so
>many prior to legalized abortions.
>
>What I am opening up for discussion is not
>necessarrily our own views but how do we answer for
>ourselves or others the question in regards to wicca
>as a religion. I admit to being conflicted on this
>issue, on the one hand supporting a woman's right to
>choose, and on the other not wanting to see the
>innocent unborn come to harm. let me reiterate that
>this is not a discussion about what we each personally
>would choose if faced with the choice in our own
>lives, but a discussion of how the topic applies to
>our wiccan religion.
>
>Right now we are faced with a huge decision in regards
>to the choice of our next president, here in the US.
>One candidate is pro-life and the other is pro-choice.
>While there are many other issues we are considering
>in which candidate to vote for, this issue remains one
>of the top in many voters minds. (not that it is a
>given that either candidate can necessarrily follow
>through on their plans if elected)
>
>OK...so tell us what you think and try to back up your
>position with logic and not just emotion.
>
>Have fun!
>Dreemy
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