I thought Matt didn't do well. His bodily rights argument is problematic in this situation, and Christine scored some points on that. And he passed up the chance to oppose her argument that a fetus is a human person. A fertilized egg is not a person, while the day before birth we DO have a baby, so a line needs to drawn somewhere.
I say look for the brain waves associated with consciousness. So during the first trimester and as early as possible, terminating a pregnancy doesn't involve killing a human person.
I'm also disappointed with both debaters for never stressing the importance of preventing unwanted pregnancies from occurring in the first place.
Oh well. The clip is long. Audience questions begins at about 44 minutes, and they ask some good ones. Good debate free of theism.
22 Aug 17
Originally posted by @apathistFree of theism?
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I thought Matt didn't do well. His bodily rights argument is problematic in this situation, and Christine scored some points on that. And he passed up the chance to oppose her argument that a fetus is a human person. A fertilized egg is not a person, while the day before birth we DO have a baby, so a line needs to drawn so ...[text shortened]... e questions begins at about 44 minutes, and they ask some good ones. Good debate free of theism.
debate between humanists?
You may have the wrong forum 😀
Ok, I'll check this out soon
23 Aug 17
Originally posted by @apathistNot bad. A bit too long. Starting after 20 mins (after the openings remarks) rec'd.
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I thought Matt didn't do well. His bodily rights argument is problematic in this situation, and Christine scored some points on that. And he passed up the chance to oppose her argument that a fetus is a human person. A fertilized egg is not a person, while the day before birth we DO have a baby, so a line needs to drawn so ...[text shortened]... e questions begins at about 44 minutes, and they ask some good ones. Good debate free of theism.
It's a bit weird ,imo, to look at human rights from an unborns perspective, but thats what that chick does.
I cant sympathize with her. I must be a bad human being
23 Aug 17
Originally posted by @apathistDoesn't this thread belong in debates, why have you posted it in here?
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I thought Matt didn't do well. His bodily rights argument is problematic in this situation, and Christine scored some points on that. And he passed up the chance to oppose her argument that a fetus is a human person. A fertilized egg is not a person, while the day before birth we DO have a baby, so a line needs to drawn so ...[text shortened]... e questions begins at about 44 minutes, and they ask some good ones. Good debate free of theism.
Originally posted by @divegeesterIt involves spirituality, including morality and empathy. Usually one side in the debate invokes a magical sky-daddy, and it was actually nice to explore some real issues instead. Thx for your contribution, my stalker you. Keep the questions coming.
Doesn't this thread belong in debates, why have you posted it in here?
24 Aug 17
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Originally posted by @apathistMorality and empathy are not exclusive to spirituality. You would probably get more interest if you posted it in debates.
It involves spirituality, including morality and empathy. Usually one side in the debate invokes a magical sky-daddy, and it was actually nice to explore some real issues instead. Thx for your contribution, my stalker you. Keep the questions coming.
24 Aug 17
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Originally posted by @divegeesterMorality and empathy are spiritual issues. Science is very quiet here. Right from wrong is not an issue that science addresses. Did you not know this?
Morality and empathy are not exclusive to spirituality. You would probably get more interest if you posted it in debates.
24 Aug 17
Originally posted by @apathistI didn't say the "science forum" I said the "debates forum". Anyway, clearly no one in here gives a rats ass about your crappy thread.
Morality and empathy are spiritual issues. Science is very quiet here. Right from wrong is not an issue that science addresses. Did you not know this?