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| − | '''Choice''' is the act of deciding what to do. It is also known as [[free will]]. [[Freedom]] is generally considered either the right or the ability to make | + | '''Choice''' is the act of deciding what to do. It is also known as [[free will]]. [[Freedom]] is generally considered either the right or the ability to make decisions without coercion. |
| − | Choice is the basis of [[law]]. Choice is a fundamentally [[human]] activity, since law applying to animals does not apply to the choices made by animals. Instead, laws such as animal control and | + | Choice is the basis of [[law]]. Choice is a fundamentally [[human]] activity, since law applying to animals does not apply to the choices made by animals. Instead, laws such as animal control and animal abuse laws apply to the choices of humans in regards to animals. |
==Liberalism and choice== | ==Liberalism and choice== | ||
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===Abortion=== | ===Abortion=== | ||
| − | Choice has been used by proponents of [[abortion]] | + | Choice has been used by proponents of [[abortion]] (pro-choice), who claim that a [[pregnancy|pregnant]] woman has the right to abort an unborn child. Opponents of abortion claim point out that someone does not have the "choice" whether someone else, such as an unborn child, should live. In the words of a popular bumper sticker, "It's a child, not a choice." |
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===Homosexuality=== | ===Homosexuality=== | ||
| − | In contrast, liberals argue that the decision to engage in [[homosexual activity]] is not at all a matter of choice, and that the lack of choice in this matter absolves them of all | + | In contrast, liberals argue that the decision to engage in [[homosexual activity]] is not at all a matter of choice, and that the lack of choice in this matter absolves them of all charges of sin. |
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Revision as of 03:00, April 2, 2009
Choice is the act of deciding what to do. It is also known as free will. Freedom is generally considered either the right or the ability to make decisions without coercion.
Choice is the basis of law. Choice is a fundamentally human activity, since law applying to animals does not apply to the choices made by animals. Instead, laws such as animal control and animal abuse laws apply to the choices of humans in regards to animals.
Liberalism and choice
Abortion
Choice has been used by proponents of abortion (pro-choice), who claim that a pregnant woman has the right to abort an unborn child. Opponents of abortion claim point out that someone does not have the "choice" whether someone else, such as an unborn child, should live. In the words of a popular bumper sticker, "It's a child, not a choice."
Homosexuality
In contrast, liberals argue that the decision to engage in homosexual activity is not at all a matter of choice, and that the lack of choice in this matter absolves them of all charges of sin.
