Fanatics (Was: Re: [geeks] Booze and Religion)
    Keith Campbell 
    keith.d.campbell at att.net
       
    Sat Mar  9 15:17:16 CST 2002
    
    
  
> My own personal religious belief could best be described as relaxed
> agnosticism mixed with ruthless social-darwinism.  Nevertheless, I
have
> a real issue with the casual disregard for human potential that is
> embodied in the catchy "lump of flesh" moniker.  We cannot know what
we
> risk losing every time an abortion is performed.  It could be Joe
Blow.
> Or it could be the next Einstein.  Is it worth the risk?  I don't see
> this as a question of religious faith, it is just logical reasoning.
Basing your views in "could-bees" is foolish and short-sighted.  Lets
take this a step further:  how many "Einsteins" are you not fathering
because you aren't having sex with everyone who walks by?
    
    
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