Abortion
Abortion What is meant by the word Abortion? Abortion is a termination of pregnancy before birth resulting in or accompanied by the death of the foetus. ... This type of abortion is known as a miscarriage. ... (Abortion.net) In two procedures known as pre-emptive abortion, and early uterine evacuation, a narrow tube called a cannula is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. ... Pre-emptive abortion uses a smaller cannula and is performed in the first 4 to 6 weeks of pregnancy, early uterine evacuation which uses a slightly larger cannula, is performed in the first 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy. ... A partial birth abortion consists of partially removing the foetus from the uterus through the vaginal canal, feet first and using suction to remove the brain and spinal fluid from the skull. ... Before a woman can have an abortion there are certain conditions applied; an abortion cannot take place after 24 weeks of pregnancy unless the mothers life is at risk; also if two doctors agree that: the mothers life is at risk, there is a risk of injury to the mothers physical or mental health, there is a risk that another child would put at risk the mental or physical state of an already existing child or there is a substantial risk that the baby might be born seriously handicapped, the abortion may take place under these conditions and the consent of the mother, but it is of considerable notice that these conditions are not always met for the allowance of an abortion to take place. What Biblical and church teachings might be used in a discussion about abortion? There are two main denominations within Christianity that can be helpful to answer this question: Roman Catholic and Anglican, Roman Catholic’s don’t agree with abortion, Anglicans also don’t agree with abortion but in some cases abortion is permitted, such as if the mother is raped (they find it unfair that the mother should have a child that was conceived by a sin). Roman Catholic’s don’t believe that a foetus should be aborted because of a rape as they believe that as for the result of the rape a life was intended, though both denominations will permit an abortion if it puts the mother’s life at risk, as it is a sin to condemn ones life. ... What has actually happened in our society is that clever arguments have convinced those with no anchor of belief in God to cling to, that merciless slaughter of unborn babies is morally justifiable, and even essential for the happiness of the individual and the ‘good’ of society” (Catholic Truth Society) “The Anglican view on abortion is that although the foetus is to be specially respected and protected, nonetheless the life of the foetus is not absolutely sacrosanct if it endangers the life of the mother” (Church of England report 1984) In the Bible there are many references used in the discussion of abortion, there are no direct references as this did not exist at the time; however bible quotes can be used on the importance of life. ... Christians speak of abortion through they’re teachings although there is no direct reference, regardless they will talk about how life is precious and that we should hold unto it by not destroying it as God will destroy you, although Christians do believe in second chances and will forgive people for their mistakes in life seeing as though it is not they place to pass judgement, it is God’s, and that is why Jesus died on the cross, to forgive our sins.