Abortion

Question 0

Catholic and evangelical prot attitude.

Answer 0

WRONG
Sanctity of life- nobody but god has power to end life.
DIDACHE- You shall not kill by abortion the fruit of the womb
Life begins at conception- wrong to abort as it is murder and goes against Ten Commandments.
Everyone has natural right to live
Adoption could be an option.
BUT…
Allow double effect in the case of cancer or ectopic pregnancy where he aim is to save the mother not kill the child but that is an effect of treatment.
They say RAPE is a evil that shouldn’t be met my evil of ABORTION.

Question 1

Why is it controversial

Answer 1

Religions and anti abortion groups believe life begins at conception so abortion is wrong.
Others say it doesn’t start until the baby is born so it’s ok up to a point.
Non religious people say it’s up to the woman and it’s like getting rid of an unwanted tumour.
Religious people say the father should have a say
Time limit should be reduced to 18-20
Medical staff shouldn’t have to do it but others say it’s there job.

Question 2

Liberal prot attitude

Answer 2

It is WRONG but OK in some cases like rape, poverty, handicapped or mother at risk…
Jesus and the golden rule- loving thing to do for neighbour if mom in pain
Life doesn’t begin at conception
Christians should accept medical advances.
Duty to remove suffering as Catholics.
It is considered less of two evils in some cases