tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689838439428844486.post3273315044740778997..comments2024-03-15T20:15:34.428+13:00Comments on ξενος: The Return of the Abortion DebateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689838439428844486.post-17727381474935436182010-07-12T15:32:30.285+12:002010-07-12T15:32:30.285+12:00Hey Ryan, good to see yu have started blogging aga...Hey Ryan, good to see yu have started blogging again! That is exactly the sort of thinking i was trying to get. :-)Jonathan Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295840754661890186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689838439428844486.post-30232634241985763752010-07-12T03:22:54.934+12:002010-07-12T03:22:54.934+12:00Hi Jonathan,
I tend to see abortion as a symptom ...Hi Jonathan,<br /><br />I tend to see abortion as a symptom of the current state of human sexuality/relationships, rather than a problem in and of itself.<br /><br />I think that something like a counselling period or something similar for women facing an unwanted pregnancy may go some way to reducing the numbers. As many women opt for an abortion due to socio-economic factors, funding for pre-natal care, maternity leave and childcare/child support would be other things put in place.<br /><br />However, the above only apply once conception has happened. If we want to stop 18000-ish abortions, we really need to stop 18000-ish pregnancies.<br /><br />Firstly, sex education and making contraceptives free/available. Secondly, is by changing how sex is viewed by our society (which is perhaps more where Christians could be involved). I think the increasing sexualisation of girls and the "player" mentality in boys is something that needs to be changed. I'm not necessarily advocating abstinence courses but I think people of today need a greater appreciation of self control and discipline.<br /><br />I'm not sure how many of the above are in place or what sort of effect they'd have, it's certainly a difficult issue. I guess it's a start though.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />RyanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com