Comment: I think you just proved Robin's point..

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I think you just proved Robin's point..

Submitted by jimbo999 on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 22:30. Permalink

I am an orthodox Catholic so:

My "understanding" of a fetus is that....

"Understand" - 'To perceive and comprehend the nature and significance of; grasp'

Understanding implies you have explored "under" what is "standing" of the defined term or issue. If it is based on any orthodoxy whatsoever then you lack understanding. If you have sufficiently explored the nature of an issue, and your view happens to align with some kind of orthodoxy, then so be it. If you have a bias because of orthodoxy which perverts your subjective interpretation, then understanding is clearly missing. Keep in mind that orthodoxy is a relative term.