Early Life Flashcards
What is meant by the Sanctity of Life?
The concept that all life is precious.
“I knitted you together in the womb.”
Why are children thought of as a gift?
Some people can’t have children.
Children are a ‘miracle of life’.
A blessing is a gift from God.
What is the Roman Catholic view for when life begins? What is their view on abortion.
At conception.
“Before I formed you I knew you.”
NEVER acceptable unless the Mother’s life is at risk.
What is the Church of England view on when life begins? What is their view on abortion?
At 24 weeks, when the baby is viable.
Tolerate it coinciding with the laws on abortion.
What are the conditions needed for an abortion?
Abortion is tolerated if:
The Mother’s physical/mental health is at risk.
The surrounding family is at risk.
The baby is likely to be born severely disabled.
What is the main law on abortion?
A mother can abort a baby with the right conditions and consent from two doctors up to 24 weeks (when the baby becomes viable).
What is meant by quality of life?
Overall happiness in life.
Shelter, food, love, education.
When was a law established to lower the time allowed for abortion?
1990.
