610: Learning to Disagree Respectfully with John Inazu
The Holy Post
Understanding Historical Perspectives on the Beginning of Life
The belief that life starts at conception is rooted in Christian tradition, although early Christians did not have a scientific understanding of conception. It is anachronistic to expect early Christians to have believed in a concept they were not aware of. The historical context of beliefs about the beginning of life should be considered when analyzing religious perspectives.
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