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1. Since we've been married, my wife has been pregnant twice, and both times we lost the baby around eight weeks gestation. Due to my wife's anatomy, we needed to do a dilation and curettage, D&C. After the second miscarriage, I learned that a D&C often includes suction—the same procedure abortionists perform to kill unborn babies. Months later, I'm still struggling with this, even after discussing it with my moral theology professor and therapist. Is it true that the D&C originated as a treatment for miscarriage and was later misused? How can I come to terms with this if it becomes necessary another time?
2. I saw a video where a Buddhist teacher explained that we wrongly identify ourselves with our body and mind. The body and mind are objects subject to pain and defects; they are not you. Yet, by identifying with them, their problems mistakenly become your problems, causing suffering. Could you explain how this teaching differs from Christian theology of the body, and whether there are any similarities? Am I mistaken in feeling today's society is moving in a Buddhist direction and drifting away from the Christian perspective? Are there any comparative resources you could recommend to me?
3. I met my fiance two years ago and got engaged early this year. In college, I had a few experiences with guys I dated where we crossed the line. We didn't go all the way, but other sexual activities occurred. Because I'm truly in love with my fiance, I'm terrified of repeating that kind of lust. When we passionately kiss, I worry it's lustful and that I'm not loving him properly. How can I let go of those past mess ups so they don't affect today? My fiance also struggles with feeling that what I share with him won't be a first for me.

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