Abortion

Question 1

When does British Law stop allowing abortions?

Answer 1

Up until 24 Weeks, when the baby can survive on it’s own

Question 2

Give 3 Bible references that support Pro-Life

Answer 2

“Do Not Kill”
“Choose Life”
“You knew me before I was born” - David

Question 3

What does the Sheep & Goats parable say about Abortion?

Answer 3

“Whatever you are doing for the least of my brothers & sisters you are doing for me” - Babies are the modt vulnerable

Question 4

What is Pro-Life?

Answer 4

Baby had a right to live (supported by fundamentalists)

Question 5

What would Pro-Life supporters suggest instead of Abortion?

Answer 5

adoption,funding,the children’s society

Question 6

What is Double Effect and how does it relate to an acceptable reason for abortions?

Answer 6

You want to save the mother but the 2nd effect of saving her is killing the baby. Saving 1 life instead of none.

Question 7

What must be considered before an abortion occurs?

Answer 7

2 doctors sign if ; - the mother/baby’s life is at risk

- mental health of mother/existing children is at risk

Question 8

What is Pro-choice?

Answer 8

Woman’s right to choose

Question 9

What is Autonomy?

Answer 9

My body, My choice

Question 10

Give 2 Charities that are against abortion…

Answer 10

• society for the protection of unborn children

- the children’s society

Question 11

Give 3 Buddhist arguments against abortion…

Answer 11

• “I abstain from taking life”
• Dependant Arising
• Unskilful Action : Kamma
• Rooted in 3 poisons

Question 12

Give 2 Reasons why Buddhists may support abortions…

Answer 12

• May be karuna if it’s the wise thing to do

- Western countries more open to it