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In reply to the discussion: Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff [View all]pat_k
(13,074 posts)72. James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two.
And as far as the Christian Nationalist Anti-Abortion people, it would be nice if they took time to actually read things like this:
https://www.christiancitizen.us/articles/when-does-life-begin-reckoning-with-surprising-answers-in-scripture
June 19, 2022
When does life begin? Reckoning with surprising answers in Scripture
Rev. Dr. Dan Brockway
...
Personally, I found Roe's focus on fetal viability to be a decent compromise. Once a developing fetus has a fighting chance of surviving outside the womb, elective termination of the pregnancy (outside of serious health complications) is more or less objectively immoral.
As much as I have observed these debates as a minister and scholar of the Bible, I have always been struck by how rarely Christians support their view of when life begins on Scripture. While the Bible may not speak definitively to the matter, certainly (as Christians) our views on difficult ethical topics should find some basis in God's word. To that end, here are a few biblical passages that should be considered in the debate over when life begins.
... {see the article for the detailed survey)
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from surveying the Bible's teaching around life and when it begins is that we need to exercise some humility. As Christians, we should strive to relate all of our views and actions to Scripture. When the witness of Scripture is not fully clear, and especially when it clashes with our assumptions, that should call our own certainty into question and inspire humility.
Maybe we are not meant to fully understand when life begins. Maybe God in God's infinite wisdom decided that such knowledge is beyond our paygrade. And maybe that's okay.
When does life begin? Reckoning with surprising answers in Scripture
Rev. Dr. Dan Brockway
...
Personally, I found Roe's focus on fetal viability to be a decent compromise. Once a developing fetus has a fighting chance of surviving outside the womb, elective termination of the pregnancy (outside of serious health complications) is more or less objectively immoral.
As much as I have observed these debates as a minister and scholar of the Bible, I have always been struck by how rarely Christians support their view of when life begins on Scripture. While the Bible may not speak definitively to the matter, certainly (as Christians) our views on difficult ethical topics should find some basis in God's word. To that end, here are a few biblical passages that should be considered in the debate over when life begins.
... {see the article for the detailed survey)
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from surveying the Bible's teaching around life and when it begins is that we need to exercise some humility. As Christians, we should strive to relate all of our views and actions to Scripture. When the witness of Scripture is not fully clear, and especially when it clashes with our assumptions, that should call our own certainty into question and inspire humility.
Maybe we are not meant to fully understand when life begins. Maybe God in God's infinite wisdom decided that such knowledge is beyond our paygrade. And maybe that's okay.
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Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Yesterday
OP
I was hoping he would win because of the racial misogyny that is still vigorously alive in my state. Sadly.
efhmc
18 hrs ago
#49
For me, it's because he's a unique voice against Christian Nationalism at a time...
pat_k
18 hrs ago
#50
I think that is a strong message and so hope it gets out. I adore them both. We Dems need many of their voices,
efhmc
17 hrs ago
#58
James Talarico is well-equipped to take them on -- and perhaps change a mind or two.
pat_k
5 hrs ago
#72
Jasmine Crockett certainly understands her next step will have consequences.
democrank
Yesterday
#13
Excellent news from Texas. Bring it home in Nov. He gives us the BEST chance.
Callie1979
Yesterday
#19
This is disturbing. No one with an ounce of ethics should take money from her.
travelingthrulife
21 hrs ago
#35
Now that he's won the nomination, I fully support him... no ifs, ands, or buts.
Torchlight
18 hrs ago
#44
"...and could hinge on whether or not President Donald Trump offers an endorsement."
Wednesdays
18 hrs ago
#48