Christian Response To Abortion Research Paper

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A Christian Response to Abortion Christians will all respond to the issue of abortion in different ways. Some Christians will follow the teaching of their church and strictly follow the rules that are laid out by that church. Others will look at the bible and see if they can adopt an attitude to abortion which best suits what is written. Other Christians may follow the life example and teachings of Jesus trying to re-live his way of life as Christians believe that Jesus is God, and they would believe that God knows exactly what are the right and wrong things to do. Some Christians may ask their friends and family how they feel about abortion even asking their priest what their opinion maybe. Some …show more content…

By saying "You shall not kill by abortion" suggests that abortion is murder and that to abort an unborn child is exactly the same as killing a normal human being. The Apostolic Constitution written in the 4th century stated "Though shalt not slay thy child by causing abortion, nor kill that which is already born, for everything that has been shaped by and has received a soul from God, if it slain shall be avenged." This quote is stating that all life has been made and loved by God if you kill life then God will kill you. By saying "Though shalt not slay thy child by causing abortion, nor kill that which is already born" seems to suggest that killing children by abortion is the same as killing children that are already born. Some Roman Catholics will say that giving birth to the child does not necessarily mean you have to look after it Victoria Gillik, a Roman …show more content…

This means that abortion is completely wrong unless somebody's life is in danger when having the child. The mother's life being in risk is a good example. If the only possible way she can have the child is if she dies or gets a serious illness or condition then abortion is not as bad. Therefore abortion in this case is the lesser of two evils. The Church of England argue "Our View on abortion is that although the foetus is to be especially respected and protected nonetheless it is not sacrosanct if it endangers the life of the mother." This quote backs up what I have said before. Basically Abortion is seen as wrong and the foetus should be loved and respected but abortion should not be questioned if it endangers the life of the mother. Another Christian viewpoint is to take a more pro-choice stance on abortion. This means to respect the mothers decision even if you believe what she is doing is wrong. Paolo Hugo wrote; "The bible's command is to love one another and to have compassion for the weak. I suggest that the most loving thing in many cases may to be allow the unsupported single mother to have an abortion. Jesus

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