IS the human fetus a parasite according to science? and other stuff.

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corwin

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Hmm...pretty sure a parasite is a FOREIGN organism invading a body, since a fetus is/was a part of the body to begin with and just mutates that would preclude it from being a parasite.

You on the other hand seem like you might fit that title...
 

momeNt

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Hmm...pretty sure a parasite is a FOREIGN organism invading a body, since a fetus is/was a part of the body to begin with and just mutates that would preclude it from being a parasite.

You on the other hand seem like you might fit that title...

The sperm invaded her body though. Sure she wanted to have sex, but definitely didn't want that sperm in her egg.
 

Cerpin Taxt

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Evolution is moot, but not for the reason you listed. In almost all cases, the woman participates freely in the creation of said zygote. It doesn't fertilize itself.

The zygote does implant itself in the uterine wall, actually, and it must subvert the woman's natural immune defenses in order to do it.
 

momeNt

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My friend Jesus speaks Spanish only. You might try that.

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momeNt

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The zygote does implant itself in the uterine wall, actually, and it must subvert the woman's natural immune defenses in order to do it.

We'll give the zygote credit for disabling immune systems, attaching to uterine walls, but not calling it life?

Sounds pretty crazy to me.

FWIW - I am pro-abortion, but I just feel it is murder, it's one type of murder I'm okay with. I'd also be supportive of duels, as long as both parties are consenting, something that is outlawed.

edit: removed the "also" in "also outlawed" since abortion isn't outlawed :\
 
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Cerpin Taxt

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We'll give the zygote credit for disabling immune systems, attaching to uterine walls, but not calling it life?
Did the OP claim that a zygote is not alive? I honestly don't know, I didn't bother reading anything he posted.

Sounds pretty crazy to me.
I agree, it is a simple biological fact that sperm and egg cells are alive, and so are zygotes, embryos and fetuses.

FWIW - I am pro-abortion, but I just feel it is murder, it's one type of murder I'm okay with. I'd also be supportive of duels, as long as both parties are consenting, something that is also outlawed.
I'm not pro-abortion. I'm pro-choice. Your belief that it is murder is simply an error in fact, but if its one with which you are comfortable, good for you.

Duels would be awesome, too.
 
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What law? Science's law? Who gave you science? You'll take the word of some Isaac Newton, who may or may not have existed, over the word of the gospel of lord jesus christ?

LOL. sorry, i stop believing in santa clause at the age of 9, why should believe in another myth that can't be proven with the scientific method?



I've yet to meet a practitioner of science who was able to tell me where these laws come from. I can show you quite clearly where god's law comes from, I have his book in my desk.

which god? i have a super bible in my house, "4 bibles in one", and it holds up my bed, very well.
 

momeNt

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Did the OP claim that a zygote is not alive? I honestly don't know, I didn't bother reading anything he posted.


I agree, it is a simple biological fact that sperm and egg cells are alive, and so are zygotes, embryos and fetuses.


I'm not pro-abortion. I'm pro-choice. Your belief that it is murder is simply an error in fact, but if its one with which you are comfortable, good for you.

Duels would be awesome, too.

It can be an error in fact according to you, we'll never know the truth though. - edit: legally speaking you're right, it isn't murder - I used the word incorrectly. I would retract my statement but in the event you saw it already I wouldn't want you to think i'm being disingenuous.

Also duels would probably stop so much violent crime it isn't even funny. It seriously was terrible legislation to ban them.
 
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Hmm...pretty sure a parasite is a FOREIGN organism invading a body, since a fetus is/was a part of the body to begin with and just mutates that would preclude it from being a parasite.

You on the other hand seem like you might fit that title...


LOL, zygote is a foreign object -- if not, why does it need to invade and hijack her body to survive, read the links.
 

SlitheryDee

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So what if it is? Redefining it as a parasite doesn't make any difference. Are we going to wipe out humanity now because we all start out as little body hijackers?
 

momeNt

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actually, the computers are not in the "science section," but none of your "attention" to my thread negates the science in post, i suggest you bring your A-game, sir.

next time.

If you've seen "The Happening" just about everything is a damn parasite.