But history shows us that even as recently as our fathers' and grandfathers' day, there have been times of greater pragmatism, and tolerance, and a willingness to consider other interpretations: be it abortion, or masturbation, or even the incendiary topic of homosexuality.
但是历史证明即使在 我们父辈、祖父辈的近代， 也曾有过更务实的观点， 还有宽容，和包容其它异己的观点： 不管是堕胎，或手淫，甚至是备受争议的同性恋话题。