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NickB79

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11. Ironically, this is EXACTLY how the Bible approaches it

Reply to Swede (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 10:00 PM

Apr 2025

Basically, if a man injure a woman so that she miscarries, her husband is entitled to reparations as the judges determine.

Absolutely NOTHING about treating an unborn fetus as a person, because the Bible punishes killing a person with the death penalty.

https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/Exodus%2021%3A22

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Aiming to limit damages, Catholic hospital argues a fetus isn't the same as a 'person' [View all] Swede Apr 2025 OP

Hoist with their own petard! mcar Apr 2025 #1

All religious morals go away in the face of money. Srkdqltr Apr 2025 #2

God always needs cash. Swede Apr 2025 #3

I know women who refused to go to Mercy madaboutharry Apr 2025 #4

Damn hypocrites. Irish_Dem Apr 2025 #5

"Purpose of Calculating Damage Awards" BOSSHOG Apr 2025 #6

Of course. Solly Mack Apr 2025 #7

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is now CommonSpirit progressoid Apr 2025 #8

Hmm seems like a case of they want it both ways Meowmee Apr 2025 #9

It is all about money. republianmushroom Apr 2025 #10

Ironically, this is EXACTLY how the Bible approaches it NickB79 Apr 2025 #11