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Well, I think that you're looking at it from a theological perspective or a scientific perspective. Answering that question with specificity is above my pay grade. But let me just speak more generally about the issue of abortion, because this is something that obviously the country wrestles with.
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Answer to the question: "At what point does a baby get human rights in your view?" at the Saddleback Civil Forum with Pastor Rich Warren, (18 August 2008).

 
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