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  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…1mo1MO

The capacity to feel pain, yes, it’s a factor, alongside being capable of thought, being fully born, and the necessity or wants of the parent.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington commented…1mo1MO

Why is it a factor? You're begging the question again. That's what I want to know. I already am aware what you believe, so you don't have to tell me anymore. Just tell me the LOGICAL REASONS why you believe it. That's all I'm asking for.

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…1mo1MO

It’s a factor because pain is generally a negative emotion, it makes the situation worse when someone feels pain rather than when they don’t. If I got shot in the foot, I’d find it much more bearable if that was completely painless. It’s bad, but I’d probably be less mad that way, and I’d likely sue the person who shot my foot for less if I didn’t feel it at all. Pain adds to the immorality of the situation, lacking it makes it less horrible. The fact that I have, or am usually capable of, feeling and thinking is what allows me a large chunk of my own…  Read more

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington commented…1mo1MO

Why is it morally wrong to inflict pain on others? Can you explain that apart from God?

  @9CJ6CB6 from Virginia commented…1mo1MO

Because that feels bad for oneself, and since I don’t want that on myself, I don’t want to inflict that upon others either, as most don’t. Generally, giving it a “would I be okay in that situation” perspective tends to be helpful.

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