Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast Spot the Shell Game in This Article on Abortion Bans
Oct 23, 2024
The discussion sparks intrigue as it examines claims linking abortion bans to rising infant mortality rates, critiquing media narratives. The conversation transitions to the teleological argument, questioning if conceding low probabilities undermines intentional creation. Engaging with callers, the host tackles the challenge of convincing a former Jehovah’s Witness about Jesus' uncreated nature, navigating theological complexities with care. Each topic invites reflection on ethics, faith, and the intersection of science and belief.
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Misleading Statistics on Abortion Bans
- The article implies abortion bans cause increased infant deaths.
- This is misleading; more births mean more babies may die from other causes after birth, not because of the bans themselves.
Abortion Bans and Infant Mortality
- Increased infant mortality after abortion bans is not surprising.
- More babies are born and survive until birth instead of being aborted, including those with conditions incompatible with life.
Iceland's 'Elimination' of Down Syndrome
- Iceland boasts of eliminating Down syndrome.
- This 'success' is achieved through abortions after prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, not by eliminating the cause.