Science is founded upon ethical principles In the March 5 issue of The Ontarion, Sameer Chhabra made the statement, “I’m a firm believer that science should not be hindered by morality, ethics, or politics,” in the context of the UK’s legalization of three-parent babies. What Chhabra’s view regarding ethics and […]

Does god convict us of thought crimes? Some atheists, most predominantly the late Christopher Hitchens, have expressed disgust and indignation with the god of the bible, who seems to convict and condemn us not only for our actions, but also our innermost thoughts and desires. In an acceptance speech in […]

Euthanasia in Canada  On Friday, Feb. 6, the Supreme Court unanimously struck down Canada’s laws prohibiting assisted suicide. The circumstances surrounding one’s decision to end one’s life are complex, not just for the people themselves, but for their family and friends as well. Suffering, whether it is physical or psychological, […]

Reasons to think a human fetus is a person I believe the defining questions on the issue of abortion are “what is a person,” “when do fetuses become persons,” and “from where do we derive human value?”  Contrary to pro-choice advocates, I do not think the essential question on this […]