Norton Lectures 2007: Dr. Robert P. George
I am not so blog-savvy as Justin Taylor, so I will stand upon his shoulders to make links available to the rest of you (also, I like his site, so I'm happy to add readers to it, if I may). Follow this link, and you will find the other links associated with this post. With that said, allow me to comment just below:
Between Two Worlds: Robert George at Southern Seminary
Professor George eloquently and adequately delivered the most plausible argument for the personhood of human embryos by proving scientifically that a human embryo is in its totality a human being. This is significant because many of the opponents of the pro-life movement simply will not accept any other type of argument. Most do not allow for a fully-developed philosophical or theological argument. As a theological student, I listened to what he had to say in all three lectures and left the room feeling empowered to engage my culture about these issues (human embryos, sanctity of marriage and judiciary encroachment). I want to do everything in my power to support and empower students with the potential to influence society the way Professor George has and continues. I am extremely encouraged to know of people like him that are in positions like he is. He is on the front line, fighting with great fervor and conviction. Listen to the lectures and learn how to understand the real core of the arguments many people just do not know or understand. If you have any questions or thoughts about the lectures, feel free to ask me. While I took a good bit of notes, I'm sure I won't be able to do Professor George complete justice, so make sure you listen to his lectures well before asking me anything.
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I just checked your blog for the first time in awhile, good stuff! I would have loved to have heard Dr. George. I've been mulling over the lack of logic and reason in abortion debates for awhile. For instance, put the moment of personhood aside. Even if the baby is not considered human (which is silly, but just go with it) until birth . . . we knew that's were the little blob was headed. Everyone seems pretty secure on this point, a baby human will be born - not a baby lobster, elephant, etc. The zygote, fetus, embryo are all definitively human, albeit very early stages of human development. But they are human. As far as being a fully functional person, there are some that question if adolescent humans are persons :-) I find the argument that the fetus is not a fully formed human being to be beside the point. It apparently has the potential to be a human being, and since when have Americans denied that potential to anyone? It's not only immoral, it's illogical. I need to refine these thoughts obviously :-) but couldn't resist the urge to put them out there. Now I'd better get dressed and get off to work!
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