The Strongest Argument Against Abortion (It’s Not Religious)

Is there a non-religious, philosophical case against abortion? In this video, I present what I believe is the strongest argument against abortion one grounded not in theology or emotion, but in reason, metaphysics, and human equality. We examine the abortion debate through biology, moral philosophy, and personal identity, engaging directly with some of the most influential pro choice philosophers, including Michael Tooley, Peter Singer, Mary Anne Warren, Derek Parfit, Jeff McMahan, and Judith Jarvis Thomson. Rather than arguing from religious premises, this video defends the ontological account of human dignity the view that every human being has intrinsic value simply by virtue of what they are, not what they can currently do. If moral worth depends on consciousness, function, or awareness, then equality collapses. This video explains why. ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:13 – What to Expect 02:27 – The Positive Case for Human Dignity 13:19 – Michael Tooley’s Argument 17:17 – Peter Singer’s View 23:22 – Mary Anne Warren on Personhood 29:25 – Parfit & McMahan: Psychological Continuity 35:34 – The Consequences of Rejecting the Ontological Account 39:12 – Judith Jarvis Thomson & Bodily Autonomy 46:49 – Contraception & IVF 52:52 – Conclusion 55:52 – Outro 📲 Follow Me on other platforms 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smalltownbiblequestions?mibextid=nwBsNb 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smalltownbiblequestions?igsh=MXJqYzIxeGFhZmY0aQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smalltownbiblequestions?_r=1&_d=e9521c633hbfam&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAYKBhbAj0zvY6iUFv3DDDNe1ljpbfcCk6neEqFLRGIkAkmcc6tLCvxzEI2J5IIjLO&share_author_id=7201236061190702122&sharer_language=en&source=h5_m&u_code=e6dkd9kh2521jb&ug_btm=b8727,b0&social_share_type=4&utm_source=copy&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAYKBhbAj0zvY6iUFv3DDDNe1ljpbfcCk6neEqFLRGIkAkmcc6tLCvxzEI2J5IIjLO&tt_from=copy&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=client_share&enable_checksum=1&user_id=7201236061190702122&share_link_id=C7DE3E1F-5036-4B3D-8908-F11550FCB8CA&share_app_id=1233