You: But not all living things reproduce. A mule, for instance, can never reproduce, but it is certainly alive.

Aaron: A mule is an exception. God did not see fit to allow mules the ability to reproduce but, because they are the product of reproduction, I feel comfortable including them under my definition.

How do you respond?

  1. An afterbirth is also the product of reproduction. Go
  2. Your definition should not allow exceptions. Go