“Abortion is never justified” Do You agree?

The following point can even cause rifts within the denominations of Christianity. The question is whether a mother to be should be able to choose to have an abortion purely because of her personal feelings. For example if she wanted to pursue a career and a baby would prevent this. Very few denominations will be happy to support woman in this situation. As it could be considered quite selfish.

However, a young woman in similar situation may be supported. Take for example a young girl who got pregnant accidentally, and does not have the support of the father. The church may have a softer view of this situation, as the child may not be properly cared for and the mothers health may be compromised. However the Catholic Church are very unlikely to support someone in this situation, as they strongly agree with the question asked at the opening of the essay.

There is one point where all the churches bar one, share the same view. If the mother to be, is pregnant as a result form forced intercourse, rape. Every denomination other than catholic usually agrees that an abortion is the lesser of two evils. The birth of the child may not aid the mental health of the mother after she has been raped. Just seeing the child will remind her of her ordeal. The Catholic church believe that adoption is a more suitable solution in this situation, as there are couples unable to have a family, who would be very grateful. I do not agree with this however, as the victim of the rape has all ready suffered, and should not have to give birth or carry for nine moths, a child that she does not want. This one case where I strongly disagree with the statement. I believe in this situation an abortion is an acceptable solution.

My view however is not shared by everyone, and this is understandable. Many Pro lifers (Anti abortionists) believe that a feotus should never be killed or stopped being born, as it is either God's will or cruel to the potential child. I respect this view but cannot really understand why people take it. An abortion is hardly cruel to an unborn as it cannot yet feel pain. Would it not be crueler to allow the birth of the child into a life where it would be beaten? The conception of a child being Gods will is easier for me to appreciate, as I can understand that deeply religious people regard their specific texts and teachings to be the up most truth. These texts may contain the wishes of God, however no one can make a certain decision on this.

To conclude my essay I would like to express my view in a greater detail. I believe that abortion is acceptable and can be justified in some situations. When an abortion is requested, I believe the reasons for the abortion should be evaluated by an impartial body. They should also consider the possible outcomes of the situation, if an abortion takes place, and if it does not . The woman seeking the abortion should not be the only person whose wishes are taken into consideration. The family and father should also be given thought .

I do not believe an abortion should be granted to someone who seemingly only has themselves in mind. For example if a woman wishes to have an abortion because she is soon to be starting a new job, I believe she should be denied. I disagree with some people who believe that abortion is simply a last chance contraceptive. To sum up my argument I would say that abortion can be justified, but as each situation will be slightly different, the views, procedures and consequences should be carefully scrutinized beforehand.