abortion

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the uterus

Question 2

ethical concerns

Answer 2

WHO 29% of all pregnancies worldwide are aborted, many are debating on whether this procedure is cruel to the unborn fetus or if should women get to decide

Question 3

why its ethical

Answer 3

concerns ideals of live & womens agency

Question 4

arguments for

Answer 4

-Safe procedure that saves lives
- Denies women autonomy
- A fetus is not alive

Question 5

arguments against

Answer 5

• People begin to value life less
• Life begins at conception
• Abortion is not necessary

Question 6

ethical authorities

Answer 6

amnesty int. - “everyone has the right to control their own fertility”
christianity - “human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception.”
judaism - “anything made in gods image should not be destroyed”