The document discusses debates around the US Catholic bishops' stance on abortion. It summarizes Charles Curran's critique that something being an intrinsic moral evil does not necessarily mean it should be illegal. It also discusses how the bishops argue abortion differs from other issues like the death penalty. While abortion ends a human life, there is philosophical debate around personhood and legal questions around criminalization. There are differing views among Catholics on the prudential judgments around political strategies and voting choices to reduce abortion according to one's conscience.