Imago Dei And Abortion

Question 1

Catholics believe because humans are made in the image of God all life is

Answer 1

Holy and should be protected

Question 2

Catholics believe that human life begins

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At the moment of conception ( when the male sperm fertilises the femal egg )

Question 3

Luke 1 : 39-45 supports the Catholic belief that

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Human life begins at the moment of conception

Question 4

The now pregnant Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth who is pregnant with John the Baptist.When Mary greets Elizabeth, Elizabeth is

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“Filled with the Holy Spirit “ .Her unborn baby also reacts to the presence of Jesus

Question 5

Elizabeth’a unborn baby also reacts to the presence of Jesus.Catholic Church teaches

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That the whole person is present from the momwnt of conception.After this the foetus grows and develops, but it is always the same person who is growing and developing - just like a young child grows and develops into a teenager

Question 6

Imago dei is Latin for

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“Image of God”

Question 7

Catholic Church teaches that humans are made in the

Answer 7

Image of God

Question 8

Due to humans being made in the image of God

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All human life is holy and should be protected

Question 9

Because human life begins at conception this peotection should

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Extend to unborn foetus

Question 10

Due to the fact protection of human life starts at the unboen foetus .The Catholic Church

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Is agiainst abortion

Question 11

How might Catholics help protect unborn children

Answer 11

Support a pro life organisation that campaigns to reduce the abortion limitnod ban abortion completely .
Support an organisation that cares for women who have decided not to abort their child , who are facing emotional or financial problems