Why Abortion is Not a Sin (and Other Things We Pretend to Know)
Let’s just get this out of the way: abortion is not a sin. Not in the way society tries to guilt-trip people into believing. The judgment thrown at women who choose not to carry a pregnancy to term is not exclusive to so-called “backward” regions. Surprisingly—or not so surprisingly—the same narrow mindset thrives in some of the most “developed” corners of the globe. Yes, even in the free world, where you’d expect progress to come with WiFi.
Whether the body in question belongs to a young girl who never consented to motherhood or an older woman who simply doesn’t want to restart her life at 40, many regions have still decided to ban abortion altogether. Apparently, controlling one’s own body is still up for debate in the 21st century.
The “Life Begins at Conception” Argument… But Only When Convenient
The anti-abortion camp loves to preach about how “life begins at conception” and that terminating a pregnancy is the same as killing. These are often the same people who treat chicken eggs as vegetarian food (because obviously, eggs magically stop being life when they hit a frying pan). A good number of them will happily chomp down on lamb chops and baby back ribs, because nothing says compassion like eating the youngest and most tender of a species—for the love of taste, of course.
Their logic? “It’s okay to end life as long as it’s tasty.” But when it comes to a woman’s body and her emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, suddenly we must preserve life at all costs—even if that life is the size of a pea and comes with years of forced responsibility.
Let’s Talk Biology for a Second (Sorry in Advance)
Here’s a bit of science for the holy warriors: sperm and eggs are already alive. Yes, alive. And guess what? They die on their own if not fertilized. If we follow their logic, then every act of masturbation is mass murder, and menstruation is a monthly genocide. Should we build graveyards for tampons now?
Also, don’t even get us started on pest control. An insect inside the house? Smash. Spray. Kill. Because, of course, its presence is inconvenient. You won’t think twice about ending the life of a cockroach because it might ruin your furniture. But a fetus that may ruin a woman’s entire future? That’s sacred. Makes total sense.
Unwanted Pregnancies Hurt More Than Your Feelings
Unwanted pregnancies come with lifelong emotional, social, and financial costs. But those who oppose abortion rarely talk about that. They’re too busy imagining every fertilized cell as a future Nobel laureate. The reality? Forcing someone to carry a pregnancy they didn’t want or plan is not “pro-life,” it’s pro-birth at any cost—and the cost is paid entirely by the woman.
And just like pest control is better done before your house is overrun, some decisions are best made before life grows into something larger—especially if that life brings more harm than harmony.
The “It’s a Human Life” Argument—Let’s Unpack That
Let’s not act like humans have been nature’s favorite species. We pollute oceans, destroy forests, exploit animals, and treat other humans like dirt. Yet somehow, we’ve convinced ourselves that human life is more valuable than all others. It’s the same logic that puts lions on pedestals because they’re “at the top of the food chain,” while ignoring that being on top doesn’t mean being morally superior.
The idea that human life is inherently more important than the well-being of the person giving birth is not only flawed—it’s dangerous.
Final Thoughts: Let’s Call It What It Is
This isn’t about life or death. It’s about control. It’s about telling women they can’t decide for themselves, while pretending it’s in the name of “life.” But here’s the truth:
- A woman’s choice is not your business.
- Abortion is not murder.
- And no, fertilized cells don’t come with voting rights.
If you’re more outraged about an embryo being terminated than about a woman being forced into trauma, maybe the problem isn’t morality. Maybe it’s your ego dressed up as virtue.
