Topic 2- Abortion

Question 1

What is the definition of abortion?

Answer 1

Abortion is the act of deliberately ending a pregnancy before Normal childbirth, killing the foetus in the process. This area is controversial as many disagree when life begins.

Question 2

Name some pro choice organisations and what is it

Answer 2

national abortion campaign
ARLA
Believe women should have the right to choose

Question 3

Pro life organisation and what is it

Answer 3

SPUC
precious life
Believe every child has the right to live regardless the circumstances

Question 4

What does the Roman Catholic Church say about abortion?

Answer 4

Abortion is always immoral

Question 5

What does the Presbyterian church say about abortion

Answer 5

That an unborn child is fully human

Question 6

What is the Anglican churches view on abortion

Answer 6

Believes that no abortion is desirable but it can be described as the lesser of the two evils

Question 7

What does the Methodist church say about abortion

Answer 7

Teaches that in cases of rape, gross foetal abnormality or if the pregnancy puts the mother at any risk it can be permitted

Question 8

What are 5 arguments for abortion

Answer 8

1. An embryo is a cluster of cells and not an actual human being.
2. The woman should be regarded as a person and not just as a container for the foetus.
3. Woman need the right to abortion in order to have full right over the bodies.
4. It puts women at risk by forcing them to use illegal back street abortionists.
5. A woman may not be able to cope with the child due to the circumstances she conceived eg. Rape, too young

Question 9

What are 5 arguments against abortion

Answer 9

1. All human life is of equal value, even a foetus or an embryo
2. It has the potential to be a human being from conception.
3. It is an innocent human being and killing an innocent human being is wrong
4. It can damage long term physical health of woman
5. People should take responsibility for their actions

Question 10

What is definition of conception

Answer 10

The action of conceiving a child or of one being conceived

Question 11

What is the current law currently on abortion

Answer 11

Abortion is illegal unless the mothers life or health is at risk

Question 12

What does the bible say about abortion?

Answer 12

Genesis 1:27 says that god creates every person in his own image.
Psalm 139:3-6 says that god formed everyone in their mothers womb and we are all made wonderfully as this is the handiwork of god.
Jeremiah 1:5 clearly states that life begins at the point of conception as god selected Jeremiah before he was formed in the womb.
Luke 18:16 Shows the high regard Jesus had for children
In exodus 1:22, says those who cause a miscarriage will have to pay a fine.