Justifying Abortion

There are many different views on abortion, on the one hand some

christians may feel abortion is never justified as all foetus's are

made in the image of God and it should have its chance to live. Each

baby is planned by God and he decides when the potential life is

concieved is born and when it dies. Roman Catholics agree with this

view and disagree with abortions in all circumstances apart from if

there is an extremely valid reason such as the baby will cause harm to

the mother and the mother and baby will not survive there is no point

in causeing a double death when one life can just be taken.

On the other hand some christians believe abortions should be

justified sometimes. It should be acceptable in certain conditions but

there must be a valid reason for it to happen such as if the pregnancy

was to carry on then the mother or child will die or be handicapped.

The Church of England agrees with this view they do not encourage it

but it is seen as acceptable as they teach that this disision should

be left to the consciences of those involved.

There again abortion can be seen as a form of murder and murder is not

justified so why should abortions be justified? Abortion can be seen

as murder if you believe that the life starts at conception or within

the period that abortions are allowed. One of the 10 commandments is,

"You shall not murder" but some christians feel this quote is only

anti-abortion if you believe life begins at conception. As it is only

murder if the feotus is classed as a life.

Consequently there are strong arguments for both side. Babies are a

gift from God and a person so why should it be killed. But why should

a women have a baby that will destroy her life and could also affect

her life. Surely if the baby is to have a bad life such as not enough

money to live or suffer mentally or physically then it may be better

to be aborted. This option may be classed as more loving as it is

preventing the baby from future suffering.

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