Relativism and the Issue of Abortion

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By R.C. SproulRelativism and the Issue of AbortionOne of the most controversial issues of our day is that of abortion. It is tearing this country apart politically, economically, socially, and in every other way. Legislation is pending in every statehouse over the question of abortion. The issue is not whether or not it is all right to have an abortion if a person is subjected to rape or if the mother's life is in danger. Those are moral questions that theologians and students of ethics work with. The issue today is over the question of abortion on demand.This issue has drawn sharp lines between people. On the one hand are those who vehemently oppose abortion on demand; they have initiated the movement called "pro-life." On the other hand is a group of equally committed people in favor of abortion on demand, called "pro-abortion." In the middle is a mass of people who call themselves "pro-choice."Legislatively, the difference in our society is determined by this middle group. Consistently we hear people from this group saying, "I personally would not choose to have an abortion, but I believe every woman has the right to make that choice for herself."

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