While that was an interesting and extensive post you argue mostly on religious grounds in it, while I was asking for a more general philosophical argument. When does life begin? Why does it not begin at conception? And how do you support whatever position you hold, disregarding any religious stances derived from…

How is it a less tenable philosophical position? It seems to me that it's the most rational and logical position from a philosophical standpoint. The difference between an egg just after conception and a fetus just before birth might be huge, but it's nonetheless the result of a continous gradual change. At no point…

How is it a less tenable philosophical position? It seems to me that it's the most rational and logical position from a philosophical standpoint. The difference between an egg just after conception and a fetus just before birth might be huge, but it's nonetheless the result of a continous gradual change. At no point…

And how would you dismantle that belief? I usually avoid this topic, because I feel unable to make a decision on the fundamental question that you are talking about, about when life begins. So, how would you argue for your view on this?

And how would you dismantle that belief? I usually avoid this topic, because I feel unable to make a decision on the fundamental question that you are talking about, about when life begins. So, how would you argue for your view on this?

Great avatar/comment synergy.

Great avatar/comment synergy.

*obligatory comment on how CBS turns every premise into a police procedural*

*obligatory comment on how CBS turns every premise into a police procedural*

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It has no place in a professional office setting!

It has no place in a professional office setting!

Well, this sounds like a reasonable discussion if there ever was one!

Well, this sounds like a reasonable discussion if there ever was one!

Frankly, I have no idea how it's played. I've never even seen it played, I only know that it exists. I suppose imagining a bunch of Irishmen yelling and running into each other comes close to it.

Frankly, I have no idea how it's played. I've never even seen it played, I only know that it exists. I suppose imagining a bunch of Irishmen yelling and running into each other comes close to it.

Actually, there are only 22 players on the field at any given time. And I might be mistaken, but I think the offense is technically allowed to kick the ball whenever they want.