Abortion!

Abortion!

1. What is an abortion?

   • The removal of the foetus from the mothers womb

2. Abortion is allowed by Law In UK

   • if the mothers life is at risk if the pregnancy continues
   • The child will be disabled when born
   • Suffering of overcrowding or poverty in future

3. When does life begin?

   • At conception
   • Later embryo development
   • Ensoulment
   • Baby's first breath

4. For abortion

   • Most loving action 'Love they neighbour'
   • Do not judge
   • Counselling is offered
   • Those who have been forced to have baby eg rape or incest

5. Against Abortion

   • Sanctity of life
   • Do not kill
   • Be fruitful and multiply
   • Depends on when life begins

6. Church Views

   • Roman Catholic
     • Ensoulment
       • Life begins at conception so abortion will result in killing life known as murder. "Do not kill" 'sanctity of life" 
   • Anglican
     • Accepted if the mothers life is at risk
   • Methodist
     • Accept what the law in UK say