When does life begin? Exploring how different religions answer the question

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Talk Show, News, Npr, Daily, On Point

4.3 • 3.9K Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2022

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Different religions in America have different answers to the question of when life begins. If the government adopts one definition of life when it comes to abortion access, is it restricting the free practice of all other beliefs? Elizabeth Reiner Platt and Rabba Sara Hurwitz join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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