tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381224391260954323.post1185289225533414159..comments2023-05-26T01:08:22.886-07:00Comments on The Religion Virus: Atheism's Toxic Effects in the Abortion DebateCraig A. Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10569974341270668010noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381224391260954323.post-69220164531795107632008-11-12T08:28:00.000-08:002008-11-12T08:28:00.000-08:00Still, you state that there is a stranglehold by ...Still, you state that there is a stranglehold by the ultraconservative churches, led by the Pope himself, on American and world politics. Thus even though the hypocrites seem to use and sell birth control and are at least honest in anonymous polls, in real life they do not oppose (and continue to support) what their "grand exalted leaders" impose on them and the world.<BR/>I'm fairly sure that if the poll was done publicly the result would be quite different and the only way that "infallible" rule is going to change is when a large majority of catholics publicly speak out not in anonymous polls (or leave the church, and if they didn't after all the recent scandals they're not gonna over such a minor issue that does not affect them personally).<BR/>Plus there will still be a dire humanistic need for abortions so the discussions about it should not end, their silly beliefs are at the root of their opposition and should be exposed and dismissed.<BR/>And it is why I support <A HREF="http://www.womenonwaves.org/" REL="nofollow">http://www.womenonwaves.org/</A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025452536790393833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381224391260954323.post-43161059574103037202008-11-12T06:54:00.000-08:002008-11-12T06:54:00.000-08:00Regarding Catholics and birth control, just do a q...Regarding Catholics and birth control, just do a quick google for "catholic 'birth control' survey". The second item in the results shows that "87.5% of Catholic physicians ... would prescribe birth control to any adult patient that request them..."<BR/><BR/>A little farther down in the results, the National Catholic Reporter has a survey that shows 75% of Catholics surveyed answer "Yes" when asked, "Can you be a good catholic without obeying the church heirarchy's teaching on birth control?" SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT. That's a pretty big number.<BR/><BR/>The Pope and the Church have totally lost the battle on birth control. They're out of touch.Craig A. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569974341270668010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381224391260954323.post-29000495001380256202008-11-12T02:23:00.000-08:002008-11-12T02:23:00.000-08:00"The only solution to the abortion controversy is ...<I>"The only solution to the abortion controversy is to eliminate the need for abortion completely."</I><BR/><BR/>Even with the proposed full access to birth control (and don't forget correct and scientifically valid sex-ed) there will still be a need for abortions, in all cases wigam states PLUS even the best applied and free availability of birth control it can still malfunction and people can still become unwanted pregnant.<BR/><BR/>And I would like to see on what data you base:<BR/><I>"Even the majority of Roman Catholics agree; they think the Pope and official Catholic ban on birth control is simply wrong, and that the Pope is out of touch with reality."</I><BR/>I have no data but on anecdotal evidence I have found that to not be the case, that hypocritical "bunch of nut cases with silly beliefs" will use contraception them self but actively deny it for everyone else and stand 100% behind their po(o)pe or other sect leader.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025452536790393833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3381224391260954323.post-85837089701994798112008-11-11T12:28:00.000-08:002008-11-11T12:28:00.000-08:00Preventing unwanted pregnancy and disease is one o...Preventing unwanted pregnancy and disease is one of the greatest challenges facing us in the 21st C.<BR/><BR/>Abortion has a role to play in society whether we like it or not however, victims of rape, incest or those facing a life of genetic disorders need a legitimate voice in this debate.<BR/><BR/>The pope eh? As a former catholic, I can reassure you that the church is interested in power, money, secrecy and child abuse.<BR/>No wonder the current pope was a member of the Hitler youth.Diaristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176806567980032721noreply@blogger.com