Abortion Flashcards
Define pro choice
Advocating the legal right of a woman to choose whether or not she has an abortion
Define pro life
Opposing abortion and the belief that a pregnant women should have the freedom to choose abortion
Name five ideals that pro-life supporters would have
- it’s killing/murder
- many couples could adopt your baby
- all children have the right to be loved
- people with handicaps live rewarding lives
- the baby could survive the abortion/feel pain
Name five ideals that pro-choice supporters have:
- It’s the right of the woman to decide
- Life begins at birth
- Circumstances have to be considered
- Abnormalities in the fetus may affect later life
- The baby could affect her mental health
What are the Christian viewpoints on abortion?
Life is sacred, holy and precious and therefore should be protected. Christians would favour pro-life.
“The Lord gives and the Lord takes away” Job 1:21
Name a pro life and pro choice verse from the bible
“Love your neighbour as yourself” Matthew 19:19
Define abortion
Abortion is the act of deliberately ending a pregnancy before normal childbirth, killing the foetus in the process
Name two alternatives to abortion
- Fostering
- Adoption
What are abortion laws like in U.K?
- In England, Scotland and Wales abortion is legal and be carried out before 24 weeks. In certain conditions abortion can take place after 24 weeks
- Abortion is still illegal in Northern Ireland. Only legal if the mothers life is endangered or if the foetus has abnormalities. Abortion is only available until the 9th week of pregnancy
Name a pro-choice organisation
Mari Stopes
Name a pro-life organisation
Precious Life (Bernadette Smyth)
When was the original abortion act?
1967
What is an alternative to abortion?
Abstinence
In which book in the bible is the Christianity creation story?
Genesis
