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Killing Babies On Account of Future Suffering

Someone recently wrote the following over at the Abolitionist Society of Oklahoma blog:

Question- what is exactly wrong with eugenics?

I understand that it’s wrong in the sense of basing it off of culture and race; but when it comes to diseases, it might be better to end their lives, so they won’t be subjected to a life of pain and confusion.

This type of sentiment may sound reasonable in today’s post-Christian milieu, but under further examination, it is found to be fraught with difficulties. Continue reading