Abortion Flashcards
1
Q
What are Catholic Views to abortion?
A
- against abortion at ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, human life is sacred, human life starts at contraception
- Abortion is seen as MURDER, against 10 commandments
- Church values life of both mother and unborn child
2
Q
When can abortion be justified in CATHOLICISM?
A
Principle of double effect, intended effect and a side effect
Saving a mothers life, CANCER, kills the unborn child
3
Q
What are ORTHODOX Jewish views on abortion?
A
- against abortion
- life is God’s greatest gift and should be preserved
- Only God can take life away
- Destroying a life is a terrible crime
4
Q
What are REFORM Jewish views on abortion?
A
- Abortion may be permitted in some situations
- Mother’s life has priority over the foetus
- Some Jews accept abortion for cases of rape and incest
5
Q
What are Catholic views on abortion
A
- pro life
- principle of double effect
- abortion is murder
- both lives are sacred
6
Q
Anglican views on abortion?
A
- Mother’s life is SACROSANCT (more important than baby)
- principle of double effect
7
Q
Methodist view on abortion?
A
-Allow abortion within circumstances rape etc
8
Q
What are different views of ABORTION?
A
- Methodist, abortion within circumstances
- Anglican, double effect
- Catholic, pro life, double effect
- Reform Jews, sacrosanct
- Jewish Orthodox, pro life
9
Q
What are Humanist’s view on Abortion?
A
-They would suggest that the quality of life outweighs the
preservation of life at all costs
-pro abortion, mother’s choice
