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From: BINDNER@auvm.auvm.edu (Michael Bindner)
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Subject: Re: Separation of Church and State (mostly regarding abortion)
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Date: 12 Aug 90 06:54:40 GMT
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David,

Trying to avoid being rejected for starting a flame fest, I argue
thus.  If a moral tenant is essential for the preservation of the
rights of an individual, or for the protection of the innocent, it
becomes a matter for politics, over and above (under and below)
religion, faith and morals.  Part of the liberal justification of
the state is the protection of life and liberty, so abortion falls
within the bounds of politics on both sides.  If the fetus
is an individual with a soul the right to life is predominant.  If
not the mother's right to liberty is.  I will not say more, thus
avoiding incitement to flame (narrowly, if at all).