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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I see protests outside Catholic Churches and I understand the Christian position is staunchly pro-life.  But how come we never hear about any other religions’ stance on abortion?  Is it not as prominent a topic in other religions?  Do other religions have differing positions, and perhaps less political skin in the game?  For example, I read that in some sects of Judaism the fetus is considered a part of the mother, and a “person” begins a birth (paraphrasing).  And potentially, does the scotus overturn of RvW (and the GOP running with it) run some non-Christian religious voters the wrong way?  I guess another way to put it is….is the pro-life Christian vote that big that it’s worth throwing all eggs in that basket (McConnell I’m lookin at you…)?[/quote]

Jewish tradition cherishes the sanctity of life, including the potential of life during pregnancy, but does not believe that personhood and human rights begin with conception, but rather with birth as indicated by Exodus 21:22-23. Jewish teachings in the Torah and Talmud support the (Jewish legal) necessity of access to abortion. Judaism has a very nuanced view of abortion and is much more flexible and lenient in it's interpretations of when an abortion is not just allowed but an actual obligation. If a mothers life is endangered physically or emotionally by a pregnancy's her life takes precedence over that of a fetus. Having access to safe and legal abortion is a religious issue and one that should be decided by a women, her doctor and religious advisor when requested, not by the government. Most Jews see any restrictions on abortion as an infringement of their religious rights to observe and have the freedom to practice their religion which is different then Evangelical Christianity. [/quote]

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