Early Life

Question 1

When do Muslims believe life begins?

Answer 1

Conception– predestination, your life is predicted. 120 days (insoulment) you become yourself.

Question 2

When do Hindus believe life begins?

Answer 2

Conception– cycle of life (samsara). When someone dies a new life starts.

Question 3

What is pro choice(abortion rights)

Answer 3

A woman’s right to choose

• Life does not start until birth– the woman is already a person with greater rights.
• the risk to the mothers health outweighs the babies
• Circumstances should be considered
• if abortion becomes illegal, dangerous abortions will begin

Question 4

What is pro life(SPUC)

Answer 4

Presents you with greater choice- adoption etc. Pro choice is not a choice, it’s an end.

• rejoice life
• it is murder-there is a life in the womb
• mental health may be affected by abortion- later in life
• murder is illegal- abortion should be
• if a mother needs to have treatment that may kill her child, she is allowed to have the treatment

Question 5

What are the catholic views?

Answer 5

“Life must be protected with the utmost care from the moment of conception; abortion and infanticide are the most abominable of crimes”

Question 6

What are the Protestant views?

Answer 6

“We affirm that every human life, created in the divine image, is unique…. We therefore believe that abortion is an evil….. In an imperfect world the ‘right’ choice is sometimes the lesser of two evils” (in the case of rape, severe handicap, mental/ physical health of mother is at risk)

Question 7

What is the week abortion is legal?

Answer 7

Up to 24 weeks (premature babies can be born now and have a good chance of survival)

Question 8

When do Christians believe life begins?

Answer 8

Conception– God has created now and there is a unique life. It is valuable.