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==The Arguments==
==The Arguments==
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 most atheists expect no [[afterlife]] (32% of [[American atheism|American atheists]] believe in an afterlife of some kind. See: [[Atheism and life after death]]), 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 most atheists expect no [[afterlife]] (32% of [[American atheism|American atheists]] and agnostics believe in an afterlife of some kind. See: [[Atheism and life after death]]), 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 />
People of various [[religious]] faiths usually see abortion as wrong, but even for atheists, abortions can be [[psychological]]ly 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:
People of various [[religious]] faiths usually see abortion as wrong, but even for atheists, abortions can be [[psychological]]ly 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>