Jan 18 Jan 18 "As a member of the clergy, I know the role of my religion is not to tell me what is medically permissible." Sharing Truth Judaism, United States, Three Abortions “People often bring up the Bible in these conversations. As a member of the clergy, I am delighted to tell you that the Bible does not forbid abortion. It does, however, forbid placing a stumbling block before the blind, which we could read as analogous to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that regulations cannot impose a substantial obstacle to abortion. We desperately need universal, affordable health care, so that any person can access the best medicine has to offer. That includes abortion.” Read more.
