My argument against abortion:
1. A fetus is alive according to the four criteria of life which is as follows:
All living things need to be able to take in energy from their environment, whether through photosynthesis (plants) or consuming other organisms (animals).
Water is essential for most biological processes and acts as a solvent for many important molecules in living organisms.
Organisms need a relatively stable environment to maintain their internal conditions and function properly.
Life as we know it requires specific elements like carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen to build complex organic molecules.
A fetus fits into all 4 criteria. Thusly it is alive.
2. Now, many people have argued, "Well, my liver technically fits within the four criteria of life, and it isn't a lifeform. Thusly a fetus is no different from an organ." This statement is only half correct. Yes, a liver does fit within the four criteria of life and is considered a part of life, but it is very different from a fetus. First, if you were to remove an organ from a person, that person would lose some quality of life or just die depending on the organ. If you took a fetus from a mother, the mother would be fine, but the fetus would die. But what really defines a fetus as its own living creature is its DNA. You see, every lifeform has a unique DNA sequence. An organ does not have this. But a fetus does. Thus defining a fetus as its own lifeform.
3. Another argument I see is, "Well, a fetus is really no different from a tumor or parasite." This statement is very wrong. First, a tumor does not have unique DNA like a fetus does. Second, a fetus can't be considered a parasite given the fact that a fetus actually provides benefits for the mother, such as:
Fetal cells can migrate to damaged tissue and help repair it, including wounds from C-sections.
Fetal cells may help protect against breast cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. One theory is that fetal cells act like sentinels, watching for and killing breast cancer cells.
Fetal cells may contribute to ongoing maternal somatic maintenance.
Fetal cells may influence the immune status of women, including autoimmunity and tolerance to transplants.
Fetal cells can be found in many different tissues and organs in the mother, including the blood, bone marrow, skin, and liver. In mice, fetal cells have even been found in the brain.
Thusly a fetus is not a parasite. It lives a symbiotic relationship with the mother.
4. "Well, that still doesn't mean it's human life." True. But human DNA does. A fetus contains human DNA last I checked, so that means it is human life.
With all these facts presented to you, please choose life! And reblog this information so we can spread the word and save lives!
