On the other hand some christians believe abortions should be justified sometimes. It should be acceptable in certain conditions but there must be a valid reason for it to happen such as if the pregnancy was to carry on then the mother or child will die or be handicapped. The Church of England agrees with this view they do not encourage it but it is seen as acceptable as they teach that this disision should be left to the consciences of those involved.
There again abortion can be seen as a form of murder and murder is not justified so why should abortions be justified? Abortion can be seen as murder if you believe that the life starts at conception or within the period that abortions are allowed. One of the 10 commandments is,
“You shall not murder” but some christians feel this quote is only anti-abortion if you believe life begins at conception. As it is only murder if the feotus is classed as a life.
Consequently there are strong arguments for both side. Babies are a gift from God and a person so why should it be killed. But why should a women have a baby that will destroy her life and could also affect her life. Surely if the baby is to have a bad life such as not enough money to live or suffer mentally or physically then it may be better to be aborted. This option may be classed as more loving as it is preventing the baby from future suffering.
I think that abortions should be justified in certain conditions. If the mother is too young, mentally or physically ill as a result of the pregnancy, or the baby is a result of rape then it surely should be allowed. I think that reasons for allowing abortions should be made more clearer and adhered to and greater considerations to the other options should be given, such as adoption or fostering.
In conclusion I believe the mother should have a valid excuse for wanting the abortion for reasons such as,
- The baby is a result of rape
- The baby is likely to come out disabled mentally or physically and it would be the easier option to aport the pregnancy.
- If the pregnancy continues the mother and baby could suffer and even both die.
- The mother is too young and scared to have the child and it could causes problems in a family home.
Abortion should be thought about carefully as many people want a baby and due to certain circumstances cannot have one, so a baby that is unwanted could be adopted and truly wanted by a loving family.
Finally abortion should be discussed with the father and close family and an option should be agreed. This is so the decision is thought through carefully and rest with the consciences of those involved.