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religious education (Matters of life and death) Mind Map on Abortion, created by katiet0mlin on 05/07/2013.
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Abortion
  1. 1967
    1. 'Abortion Act'
      1. 2 doctors must agree one applies:
        1. mothers life is at risk
          1. wellbeing of an existing child would be put at risk
            1. mothers physical/mental health may be at risk
              1. substantial risk child may be born handicapped
            2. 1990
              1. abortions cannot take place after 24 weeks unless mother's life is at risk
              2. PRO CHOICE
                1. pro abortion
                  1. the woman should be the one to decide as it is her body
                    1. the woman should not be forced to go through with unwanted pregnancy
                      1. stopping abortion = more illegal backstreet clinics which are dangerous
                        1. EG: METHODIST/QUAKERS
                          1. rape victim reminded every time they look at the child.
                            1. 'Love they neighbour' - might be the most loving thing to do
                            2. PRO LIFE
                              1. anti - abortion
                                1. favour protecting the foetus. Believe life begins at conception.
                                  1. believe foetus is a living/growing thing.
                                    1. To destroy a foetus is to stop a life
                                      1. Life is Holy so only God has the right to end a pregnancy
                                      2. everyone has a natural right to life
                                        1. EG: CATHOLICS/EVANGELICALS
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