Say a man makes the decision that he does not want to put himself in the same situation that Toure had put himself. So, all at his OWN expense, he goes to his doctor, freezes some sperm, and has a vasectomy. Would social conservatives find this man's actions responsible or evil?
At least Toure is honest.
On the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, the MSNBC commentator literally thanked God and country for abortion. Fifteen years ago, he was in a “committed relationship” with a woman “who I knew was just not the one.” As Toure explained:
“She got pregnant, and I was terrified…I knew that pregnant woman and I were not going to be able to form a lasting family. She decided it was best to have an abortion and days later she did, we did, and in some ways that choice saved my life. I remain committed to being pro-choice...
Sex, contrary to modern notions is more than about biology or even about children. It entails emotional, psychological and even spiritual bonds that are ignored at our peril. In some ways, ancient pagans, understood this better than us moderns, as sex was often (wrongly) connected in many ways to religion.
But hey, we're more sophisticated, right? Or maybe we substitute priests in robes for guys in lab coats and stone altars for stainless steel