Causality in medical cases is near impossible to demonstrate in a way that abides with ethical standards of human research. Even in experiments where every variable that can be, is controlled, you still don’t end up with causality (or indisputability), because with humans, it is impossible to control every variable.

With research conducted “after the fact,” the problems are multiplied. That’s why you often get two studies with different results. For example, in the study you linked, the women who had abortions may have lower moral standards and live more reckless lives. It is very possible that those contribute to cancer, in addition to, or even in spite of the abortion itself.

My comment has nothing to do with abortion-for-convenience being evil. It is exceedingly evil. The comment addresses the common practice of people crying, “aha, it’s been proven that such and such…” People of all walks of life say it, but Christians are called to a higher standard of honesty and charity.

The link itself was very helpful. It would stand on its own with minimal commentary. By taking a defensive posture, research which may be used to back up your cause now becomes fuel to fan the flame of disagreement. If you want to try to stop potential abortions, the tone may benefit from more charity and honesty. I suspect that my comments may benefit from the same.

Abortion is not evil because it may cause cancer; it’s evil because it places man on the throne, where God alone should reign.

Researchers don’t use the word “indisputable link,” unless it really is. Even then, they would more appropriately say “overwhelming” or “strong correlation.”

This is how I envision the research in Turkey:
Woman with breast cancer comes into the clinic.
Doctor asks her, “Have you had an abortion?”
Woman says, “Yes.”
Doctor says, “AHA! Indisputable link.”

Here’s a Lancet article that “disputes” the “indisputable:”
http://tinyurl.com/p875xc

Since the “link” is disputed, it’s not indisputable. That doesn’t make abortion any less heinous, but at least the opponents should strive to remain honest and forthcoming. A link or reference to the research would be useful. I guess I could listen to the podcasts, but do they even provide references? If they do, could you go back and locate it for your readers. I would love to be able to show my abortion-supporting acquaintances some evidence that shows the multifaceted evils of abortion.

One more thing, it’s been my observation that Christians throw around words “proofs” and “facts” as liberally as the heathens. The problem is that we are supposed to have higher standards of honesty. As a matter of fact, absolute honest.