I was happy to see the suggestion that gun control is a pro-life issue. I’m eager for the day when women’s lives become equally important, as well as the quality of life once a child is born.
It’s a very interesting debate within the framework of Roman Catholic theology and ethics. One of the hallmarks of Thomistic Scholasticism is the requirement of logical consistency. It’s so interesting to watch this debate take shape.
Gun control, in reality is more of a ‘feel good, feel safe’ thing. It is more a pro ‘my life and my family’s lives’ than a pro-life attitude towards mankind. Think on that a bit.
I have heard so many people, pro gun, who seem to have no compunction about shooting someone that may come into their house uninvited by whatever means. Maybe it is because it is something I would not do. I do not know.
It’s interesting, isn’t it, how we have come to re-define “home” as a place apart from the world. Not long ago our doors were always left open, people came and went and we never gave it a second thought. The same thing has happened with respect to children playing pick-up games outdoors in the neighborhood. Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine mad the case that America has become fear-based. Fear rules from the security systems on our homes, to the guns under the pillows, to the assault rifle, to the shooting range, to the invasion of Iraq and a military (“defense”) budget larger than the next 16 nations put together. And most of those 16 are not enemies; they’re allies. None of this is to say that we are safe. We’re not. But the question is whether fear will destroy what we all long for: a community of mutual care and respect.
If we are pro-life then we should also, as a matter of faith(morals) and/or conscience, support the programs which would let these newborns grow up on an even playing field. Social programs and gun control are necessary to meet this goial.
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I was happy to see the suggestion that gun control is a pro-life issue. I’m eager for the day when women’s lives become equally important, as well as the quality of life once a child is born.
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It’s a very interesting debate within the framework of Roman Catholic theology and ethics. One of the hallmarks of Thomistic Scholasticism is the requirement of logical consistency. It’s so interesting to watch this debate take shape.
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Gun control, in reality is more of a ‘feel good, feel safe’ thing. It is more a pro ‘my life and my family’s lives’ than a pro-life attitude towards mankind. Think on that a bit.
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Karin, Please say a word or two more. I’m not sure I’m getting it without further elaboration. Thanks.
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I have heard so many people, pro gun, who seem to have no compunction about shooting someone that may come into their house uninvited by whatever means. Maybe it is because it is something I would not do. I do not know.
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It’s interesting, isn’t it, how we have come to re-define “home” as a place apart from the world. Not long ago our doors were always left open, people came and went and we never gave it a second thought. The same thing has happened with respect to children playing pick-up games outdoors in the neighborhood. Michael Moore in Bowling for Columbine mad the case that America has become fear-based. Fear rules from the security systems on our homes, to the guns under the pillows, to the assault rifle, to the shooting range, to the invasion of Iraq and a military (“defense”) budget larger than the next 16 nations put together. And most of those 16 are not enemies; they’re allies. None of this is to say that we are safe. We’re not. But the question is whether fear will destroy what we all long for: a community of mutual care and respect.
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If we are pro-life then we should also, as a matter of faith(morals) and/or conscience, support the programs which would let these newborns grow up on an even playing field. Social programs and gun control are necessary to meet this goial.
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