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Humans are believed by [[atheist]]s to be completely mortal beings, with no immortal component (a soul).  Being only more creative animals, there is no reason not to abort unwanted children.
 
Humans are believed by [[atheist]]s to be completely mortal beings, with no immortal component (a soul).  Being only more creative animals, there is no reason not to abort unwanted children.
 
Evolutionists further say that the world is overpopulated and that, in order to survive and flourish in this world, people must avoid reproducing excessively.  However, since they expect no after-life, they presume that earthly life should be enjoyed to the full.  If something "inconvenient" like and unwanted pregnancy takes place, it should simply be "taken care of" as easily as possible. <br />
 
Evolutionists further say that the world is overpopulated and that, in order to survive and flourish in this world, people must avoid reproducing excessively.  However, since they expect no after-life, they presume that earthly life should be enjoyed to the full.  If something "inconvenient" like and unwanted pregnancy takes place, it should simply be "taken care of" as easily as possible. <br />
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Even for atheists, abortions can be psychologically difficult.  Although they do not classify this as [[murder]] as many religions do, they still have a hard time making such a decision.  Here are some common reasons:
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Even for atheists, abortions can be psychologically difficult.  Although they do not classify this as [[murder]] as many religions do, they still have a hard time making such a decision.  Here are some common reasons (or excuses) they use to justify an abortion:
 
* Birth control ([[contraceptive]]) failure<ref name="webmd.com">http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/abortion-reasons-women-choose-abortion</ref>
 
* Birth control ([[contraceptive]]) failure<ref name="webmd.com">http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/abortion-reasons-women-choose-abortion</ref>
 
* Inability to care for or support a child<ref name="webmd.com">http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/abortion-reasons-women-choose-abortion</ref>
 
* Inability to care for or support a child<ref name="webmd.com">http://www.webmd.com/women/tc/abortion-reasons-women-choose-abortion</ref>
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