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Rights And The Need For Objective Moral Limits, Charles E. Rice
Rights And The Need For Objective Moral Limits, Charles E. Rice
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In this article, we will examine the natural law conception that rights are rooted in human nature, which nature itself is of divine origin through creation. We will compare this natural law concept to the premises and social consequences of the secular, relativist, and individualist approaches common to the jurisprudence of the Enlightenment. This article will offer the conclusion that only a grounding of right in the nature of persons as immortal beings created by God can offer moral and cultural security against the depersonalization characteristic of regimes premised on a relativist individualism.
Inverting The Viability Test For Abortion Law, Bruce Ching
Inverting The Viability Test For Abortion Law, Bruce Ching
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The abortion controversy is likely to become even more pressing with the development of technological advancements that enhance the chances for fetal survival of the abortion procedure. This essay explores the consequences of recognizing that keeping the fetus alive does not depend on keeping the fetus in utero.