[the sun fan]

Originally Posted by aperson

http://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/14-34.htm

Some scholars take the stance that this passage was not originally from Paul the Apostle and was later added. I agree with their analysis. Regardless, there is a long lineage of subjugation of women stemming from the word of God as written here.

You seem to have an extremely naive understanding of evangelical Christianity. I would recommend educating yourself before giving them the benefit of the principle of charity.

Firstly, I find this condescending when I don't think that that was warranted.

Secondly, my focus is not on evangelical Christianity. Its on the reasoning people give for their beliefs. But to mention this route, I think yes, there is a link between the reasons why people oppose abortion and their faith. I think that they don't justify their reasoning with whatever bible verse(s) mention(s) the subjugation of women to men. They just believe that abortion is equivalent to murder. I know of the verses you quoted; I had a long discussion with someone in high school whose church didn't allow women to speak (though I must admit that I am fuzzy on the details).

I also don't think I'm being charitable to anyone; I think, honestly, that there's too many people blinded by their own beliefs to see the other side clearly. On both sides.