2.2 Denominations' View On Abortion

Question 1

The Church of England

Answer 1

GENERALLY OPPOSED

• if it’s the most loving thing to do eg in case of rape, incest or when mothers life is at risk it may be ok.
• Jesus told Christians to love their neighbour as themselves, they should accept it may be the lesser of two evils
• strongly oppose it unless there is no alternative way
• much prefer early rather then late

Question 2

Quakers

Answer 2

NO PARTICULAR VIEW

- personal conscience is of greatest importance

Question 3

Methodist church

Answer 3

ALWAYS EVIL

• to be avoided at all cost
• offer care to single mothers & adoption of their children.

Question 4

Roman Catholic Church

Answer 4

AGAINST ABORTION

• life starts at conception and is created in the image of God
• murder is wrong according to the Bible - 10 commandments, Exodus
• sanctity of life; God has a plan for everyone and we shouldn’t interfere
• the catechism (official teachings of R.C.C.) says ‘abortion is a horrible crime’
• in some specific cases there’s the ‘doctrine of double affect’ ; performing one operation may trigger the death of the child eg chemo