Those who argue in support of this view, state that the development of a fertilized egg into to baby is a continuous process and that any attempt to pinpoint when and where personhood begins is unnecessary. Once the sperm and egg meet the an embryo must be protected. Catholic, Orthodox, and conservative Protestants are strong supporters of this view. Those who argue against this claim that an embryo that has not been implanted into the uterus does not have the psychological, emotional or physical properties associated with being a person, it is an organic material with a status no different from other body parts.
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