Christians Response to Abortion and Euthanasia
Abortion, the premature expulsion of the foetus from the womb, is
considered a sin and is forbidden in Roman Catholic Christian
religion. The Roman Catholic Christians (RCC’s) are very strict and
some would not even consider it if the mothers life was in danger.
Christians believe that you have to have faith in God and you have to
except the life you are given. In Christianity the unborn child is
considered human even at the very early stages of life, as in the
embryo or foetus, and life is a gift from god that is not yours to
take away. In Britain abortion used to be a crime but in 1967 MP David
steel introduced a bill to the House of Commons, which became the
abortion act of 1967. This act was amended in 1990 and applies to the
whole of the UK except for Northern Ireland. The law in the UK says
that an abortion can be preformed up to the end of the 24th week of
pregnancy if two doctors agree to it.
Some Christians believe that abortion is an option only in the most
extreme circumstances, such as rape and incest, and if having the baby
would affect the mental or physical well being of the mother.
Christians might also accept abortion if the family of the unborn
child could not cope and give the baby the basic necessities. However
Christians along with the churches have come up with away around this
circumstance, they have set up charities and homes for children that
cant be looked after by their parents. The orphans can also be put
into foster care or be put up for adoption. Even though this is a long
process, it is a much better way than killing the unborn child.
Abortion is always the last resort for Christians.
We can always talk about Christians in general and what they would do
if they had the choice between an abortion and going ahead with the
pregnancy, but we need to
Consider the personal effects of abortion.
Christian Beliefs About Sanctity of Life in Relation to Abortion Christians believe in the sanctity of human life. They believe it is sacred and should not be treated badly or discarded thoughtlessly. Christians believe that God created the world and everything in it. including a man of the same name. They also believe that God created the world for good.
Joni was swimming with her friends and drove into the water where she hit the bottom and fractured her vertebrae at the age of 17, becoming a quadriplegic and having to rely on help from her parents for the rest of her life. Joni was lost in her thoughts, which turned into depression with the idea of euthanasia, not wanting to be a burden to her family any more. Joni was focused on what she didn’t have anymore and could not see the blessing of what she still had. When life changes for the good people never question why, then when life changes for the bad they always question why. People ask; why God would allow people to suffer, or what good has ever come out of someone, living like this, in the end can people over come all obstacles.
aspect of it has to be the loving thing to do then it is possibly
that matters is that of the woman the rule "life for a life, burn for
Christian Responses to Abortion and Euthanasia Different Christians have different viewpoints on the issues of Abortion and Euthanasia. The Church of England states that life is god given and is to be; ‘Nurtured, supported and protected. ’ It views ending a human life at the beginning or end as; ‘A great moral evil.’ Also they have stated a case for ‘The rights of humans to be valued.’
Christian Attitudes to Abortion For Christians there are many sources of authority; leaders of the church, religious teachers, and even their own conscience. The main source however is the Bible; it helps guide Christians, and affects their attitude towards everyday life. Abortion, the act of terminating the life of a foetus (unborn child) before it has had a chance to live, was legalised in England in 1967 (The Abortion Act), however many Christians are still undecided on whether the act is morally correct.
In the absence of an agreement determining when life begins, state sovereignty has allowed state legislators the authority to shape a state’s policy on abortion. Thus, what has occurred across the United States is the ability for states to enact legislation which places severe limitations on when and how a pregnancy may be te...
A Christian Response to Abortion or Euthanasia Abortion is the death of the foetus (life) from the mother's womb whether deliberate (operation/termination) or accidental (miscarriage). Christians are divided in their views on abortion. The Roman Catholic Church does not allow abortion. They do not agree on the precise moment in human development when a human person begins to exist.
Christians' Response to Abortion Contraception: A means of stopping conception (pregnancy) taking place by chemical or mechanical means. Abortion: Stopping the development of a foetus by chemical or mechanical means. There are many viewpoints on contraception from the different Christian churches. Most couples in today’s times feel they have the need to control the amount of children they have.
girls was implanted by God at 90 days and the soul of boys at 40
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I
foetus or an embryo, an infant or an adult, an old person, or one suffering from an incurable
act in 1967. The UK law is that abortion should be carried out up to
In examining religious opinions on abortion, one must find common ground on which to form a foundation of comparison. With most of the religions to date, that common ground lies on the argument of whether or not a fetus is an actual person. Some religions protest by saying a fetus isn't a conscious being -- therefore there is no loss in doing away with it. But for those religions that do believe there is a life -- or any spiritual being -- in a fetus, it is clearly a crime to have an abortion.
precious and that no one has the right to take life away only God. The