Compromise is Not Possible in Religion



Recently, I've read two passionate articles written by prominent Catholics stressing the need for compromise in religion and politics. One stressed the need inside the Catholic community for compromise. The other stressed the need for those in politics to find common ground in the best interests of all.

Both put down in concrete the nature of what is needed for agreement so we we move on to compromise. The first said all Catholics must agree that the single fertilized cell is a human being. Then Catholics can discuss disagreements and meet each other half way. The second also said we must agree on the single cell human being and then figure some political compromise, maybe more support for adoption he suggested.

Both of these Catholics ignore the very person affected most by the abortion decision, the pregnant woman. They do not mention any compromise about her rights. Their position that the woman is not relevant to any discussion on abortion. Apparently there is no room for compromise, women are out of the deal.

A real compromise, one these male clergy refuse to discuss, must include the rights of the pregnant woman. Liberals, in turn, would need to agree to efforts to reduce the number of abortions.

A genuine compromise that retains most rights for women and presents at least some potential to reduce abortions is possible. It would include solving the problem most women face, the economic impact of having a child. Public money would be needed to solve the economic problems of pregnant women.

I purposely used the term potential for reducing abortions. There has never been an effort to reduce abortions which can be measured as successful. The number of abortions is the same whether abortion is or is not legal.

Nevertheless, if someone like these members of the clergy claims compromise is needed, they should be the first to offer one.

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