Nov 3 2011: "Jellyfish have a loose network called a “nerve net” throughout their bodies. When any part of the nerve net is stimulated, an impulse travels across it in all directions."
Nov 1 2011: The reverse? Are you suggesting that a fetus, if given the choice, would not want to be born? Also I'm not clear on the goal you are referring to. If that goal is to give birth you are correct the baby is forced into that, however I go back to my initial question doesn't a baby want to be born? If you are referring to goals beyond birth I think those questions are already in another sphere of influence.
Oct 26 2011: Few and far between are the Christians who follow the teaching of Christ!
i.e. Turn the other cheek , Don't cast the 1st stone, judge not,. Love your enemy.
The teachings are a wonderful foundation for morality... however they bear little relationship to what you will hear in a modern so called Christian church.
Oct 26 2011: Religion can also play a detrimental role in an understanding of morality. My example would be the scientific discovery of homosexuality in the animal kingdom. This "should" have enlightened the religious that the behavior is not "unnatural" unfortunately that isn't the takeaway.
Oct 26 2011: Wouldn't this then make unconstitutional laws restricting a woman's right to end her pregnancy? Isn't the fetus subjecting the mother to involuntary servitude?
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i.e. Turn the other cheek , Don't cast the 1st stone, judge not,. Love your enemy.
The teachings are a wonderful foundation for morality... however they bear little relationship to what you will hear in a modern so called Christian church.
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