The Counsel of Trent #1094 - My Abortion Debate You've Never Seen
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Nov 6, 2025 Dive into a decade-old debate where Trent explores the complexities of abortion ethics. He challenges the definition of human rights and the relationship between fetal rights and bodily autonomy. With powerful arguments against arbitrary personhood, he questions the morality of abortion while emphasizing the innocent lives at stake. The discussion also tackles legal implications, emotional appeals, and societal responsibilities, creating a thought-provoking dialogue that reflects ongoing debates surrounding abortion rights.
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Prima Facie Wrong To Kill Innocents
- Trent Horn frames the core argument: killing innocent human beings is prima facie wrong and should be illegal.
- He concludes abortion directly kills unborn humans, making it prima facie wrong if they are human.
Embryos As Living Human Organisms
- Trent argues embryos and fetuses are living human organisms because they grow and have human DNA.
- He claims organismic unity (coordinated parts) makes them human beings biologically.
Personhood Isn’t Based On Capacities
- Trent rejects functional tests (pain, rationality, viability) as criteria for personhood.
- He argues rights derive from what we are (human nature), not transient abilities.
