1. We can certainly agree that survival is an instinct of living creatures, even plants. But the common occurrence of spontaneous abortions (miscarriages) is something to ponder, as well. Not all pregnancies are destined to come to term.

2. Yes, that is the question!

3. Since institutional religion in America continues to lose credibility and moral force, I'm not sure where philosophical influences discouraging abortion are supposed to come from. The "Nones" and the rising generation tend to be a libertarian lot. It's also possible technology will reorient the entire reproductive process in time.