I think in Islam the same requirement exists; it's certainly the only time later in a pregnancy that most or all of the authorities agree an abortion is acceptable. But Islam has this thing about not committing suicide. I thought Christianity was the same way, so it's very odd to see the Catholic Church applauding what amounts to a death wish.
(I'm not Muslim either, but I have read a lot about the faith in the past year.)
It's terrible for the baby, too. A newborn expects its mother to hold it soon after birth, and expects to be raised by its mother primarily, and when Mama's not there, it's like a primal wound to the psyche. I can't believe the Church wishes that on children either.
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Date: 2008-06-23 04:37 pm (UTC)(I'm not Muslim either, but I have read a lot about the faith in the past year.)
It's terrible for the baby, too. A newborn expects its mother to hold it soon after birth, and expects to be raised by its mother primarily, and when Mama's not there, it's like a primal wound to the psyche. I can't believe the Church wishes that on children either.