Re: [asa] Pregnancy & Communio

"the question of eternal life for a baby that is lost through miscarriage"

On that part, since an estimated 30% of conceptions are miscarried, if
each of those have souls, and none can be "lost," it folllows that the
population of heaven must consist primarily of these persons.

Interesting thought problem.

Burgy

On 11/4/08, Christine Smith <christine_mb_smith@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> On a different note than is usually discussed on this listserv, I've been
> pondering this question...
>
> Following implantation in a mother's womb, an embryo essentially partakes of
> the same food & drink that the mother does, yes? This being the case, what
> does it mean, from a theological point of view, when an embryo or fetus
> partakes of Communion via the mother? From a Christian perspective, would
> this mark the beginning of spiritual life in some sense (if you're not
> already of the opinion that it begins at conception)? If so, how would this
> tie into the question of abo*rtion, and the question of eternal life for a
> baby that is lost through miscarriage?
>
> Would be curious for your thoughts on these questions. Thanks!
>
> In Christ,
> Christine (ASA member)
>
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