Debate a Controversy: Pick an issue/idea that is controversial (that is, an issue where there are disagreements within one tradition or between two different traditions). Which side of the controversy...

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Debate a Controversy:
Pick an issue/idea that is controversial (that is, an issue where there are disagreements within one tradition or between two different traditions). Which side of the controversy is more persuasive to you? Why? Which side is better supported by scripture, the tradition, etc.? Explain. No outside sources are required (but are highly recommended). 2-3 pages minimum, 12-point font, any format of your choosing (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)
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Answer To: Debate a Controversy: Pick an issue/idea that is controversial (that is, an issue where there are...

Priya answered on Apr 05 2020
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Religions of the Far East marital
Religion is a dominating factor in every part of the world and Far East is kno
wn to have people of varying religions who practice their religious beliefs and traditions. Each religion has its own belief system and therefore for the purpose of this assignment Hinduism and Judaism are being chosen and their opinion on system of abortion is being studied. Abortion is a sensitive and controversial issue it is practiced worldwide but some religions permit the idea of abortion while other completely reject it.
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Hinduism rejects the idea of abortion, from earlier time the Hindu scriptures are known to have condemned the practice of abortion and permits only when the life of a mother is in danger. Hinduism consider fetus as a living being, a conscious person who deserves protection. In the Hindu scriptures abortion is referred as graham-batta i.e. womb killing. The Hindu scriptures provide evidence for the protection of fetus as the Rig Veda (7.36.9, RvP,2469) begs for the protection of fetuses (Venkateshwara). The Kaushitaki Upanishd (3.1 UpR 774) on the other hand consider...
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