Abortion

Question 1

Definition of abortion

Answer 1

The premature expulsion of the foetus from the womb

Question 2

Abortion is illegal in

Answer 2

Northern Ireland

Question 3

Where can you get an abortion in Northern Ireland

Answer 3

Marie stopes international clinic

Question 4

Who are against abortion

Answer 4

The Roman Catholic Church are vehemently (very) opposed to abortion

Question 5

What does vehemently mean

Answer 5

Very

Question 6

What is the Roman Catholics organisation against abortion

Answer 6

Precious life

Question 7

What does premature mean

Answer 7

Early

Question 8

What does expulsion mean

Answer 8

Removed, put out

Question 9

4 places you can get help and advice

Answer 9

Parents, friends, teachers, charities

Question 10

4 alternatives to abortion

Answer 10

Continue pregnancy
Short term fostering
Respite fostering
Adoption- permanent- new family, new start

Question 11

Precious life is a

Answer 11

charity to represent rights of unborn child

Question 12

What does the church of Ireland do

Answer 12

Emphasises a right to life including the unborn child

Question 13

What does reject mean in this case

Answer 13

Induced abortion ‘brought on/encouraged

Question 14

The church of Ireland must

Answer 14

Offer spiritual, emotional and practical support

Question 15

What do Presbyterian churches provide us with

Answer 15

Evidence to support ‘human’ life in the womb

Question 16

What is an example of evidence of human life before birth

Answer 16

Elizabeth’s (Mary’s cousin) baby ‘leapt’ in the womb.

Question 17

What is mortality

Answer 17

Referring to some codes of conduct put forward by a society which has the ability to know right from wrong