On the other hand, absolutists, who are also pro-life, would say that taking the life of anyone is wrong and this moral ideal could not be changed in any circumstances. For example, take St. Thomas Aquinas, who was an absolutist theologian. He theorised that God was the first cause of the start of life, the creator, so out journey through life must start with God, and end when God wants it to. This idea would be desecrated if people went along with abortion and euthanasia.
However, whether people are pro-life, pro-choice, or both, every Christian will uphold the Sanctity of Life, and the sacredness and priceless value of life. Everyday, Christians are faced with trials against their morality, and must face them, making their own decisions, each responding differently to daily moral issues.
Abortion is a legal treatment, and is currently available until 24 weeks of the pregnancy, but people who disagree with this are campaigning to have the barrier lowered to 22 weeks. The people who legally introduced abortion were Sir David Steel, and was influenced to legalise abortion because of ‘back street’ abortions. Some Christians will have a relativist view on abortion, thinking that abortion is the lesser of two evils. Some other Christians will wish to protect the life of the unborn despite the circumstances. They can do this by donating to organisations which are pro-life, like SPUC, who aid and help those who face difficult situations in the cases of abortion. They can also volunteer free to work with these organisations too. Finally Catholic Christians will not agree with the relativist approach to abortion, but they will accept the standard of double effect. Quakers would not normally preach that their followers should abort, but in cases when a mother’s life is at risk, they may encourage it.
Euthanasia is illegal in the UK. Christians understand that a person who is terminally ill will request that they want to die because of the suffering and they just simply want to end their life to be with God. There are some organizations who are protesting that voluntary euthanasia should be legalised, and there is also a bill going through Parliament that assisted suicide should be legalised too. Christians who support this bill and some which are in the organization believe that people should be allowed their own decisions. Pro-life Christians may have a different approach on voluntary euthanasia but will offer up their time and money and freely work for a hospice. A hospice is not exactly like a hospital, but it is where people who have terminal illnesses will go. St. Christopher’s Hospice is a great example, and is a pro-life organization, helping said person to enjoy the time that they have left. Pro-life Christians may also support the bills and campaigns, but this would go against their morals as being pro-life.
Jesus is a role model for Christians, and an inspiration. Christians will support a person who has to make difficult choices, and they will not condemn them on their actions. Jesus, did not condemn people, but forgave them, rather than judging them, and helped them through it. Jesus was pro-life, and never did he take life away. God will forgives those who go against their morals by abortion and euthanasia, if they show remorse for having taken the life of another.
In conclusion, every Christian believes in the Sanctity of Life, but they will respond differently in different situations. Christians are entitled to mane their own decisions, but their commitment to God will affect their attitude and lifestyle to the everyday problems facing their morals. Christians should live their life by practicing their faith, whatever the denomination, and whether they are absolutist or relativist, the power of prayer should be used to support the unborn, the dying and the living.
