Christians' Belief That Life is Sacred and Their Views on Abortion

Christians' Belief That Life is Sacred and Their Views on Abortion

Since abortion is such a controversial and thought provoking topic we

would need to clear up some of the specific terms in the set question

that can be interpreted in many different ways. These interpretations

are the things that effect different people's points of view

Firstly, I believe that "all Christians", and not just "some" believe

that human life is sacred. The belief in the sanctity of life is a

very important element of the Christian faith. There are lots of

passages in the Bible that show and support the belief in the sanctity

of life.

Another key factor that is crucial to understand if we want to answer

the set question is if we can speak of is the true meaning of the word

"sacred". The word sacred comes from the Latin word sancire, which

means "worthy of religious respect". This again is one of the primary

foundations of Christianity because it is believed that "God gave life

(or created man)" so it is considered sacred or holy.

Christian Beliefs on the Sanctity of Life

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All Christians believe that life is sacred and has to be treated with

a certain amount of respect.

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The quotation, below, from the bible says that human life is a gift

from God. It is sacred and has dignity. Also that humans have a

responsibility to use God's gifts to the full"

Not all Christians take the same approach toward abortion and

euthanasia.

"So god created man in his own image, in the image of god he created

him; male and female he cre...

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...benefited in any way."

(Northeast Atheist Association)

"Humanists regard abortion as better than bringing unwanted babies

into the world. It is a mistake to say that Humanists are in favour of

abortion; no one can be in favour of abortion, which, except in

unforeseen circumstances, is the result of failed contraception. We

think there will probably always be a certain number of unplanned

pregnancies and that the mothers concerned should have the complete

choice of either early abortion, or keeping the baby."

(Humanist Dipper)

The Humanist point of view completely contradicts the Christian point

of view so this makes it is easier to see where each point of view is

coming from. It also shows that people who do have a faith should, not

influence those who do not follow a religion or have beliefs.

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