The final way in which Christians respond is by their individual conscience. For example some people see an abortion as being wrong because even if you don’t want to bring the baby up yourself there are thousands of couples out in the world who are desperate to start a family and have children but unfortunately cannot. They can give the child a home and a family that loves them instead of being killed, is a chance of life. Another reason is because of medical evidence that has been proven and shown. Medical evidence shows that as the abortion takes place the injection enters the womb that the unborn foetus jolts away and tries to fight for survival. It is said that the foetus can feel pain. Is this fair when it has done nothing wrong? Some Christians think not!
On the other side of this “argument” some Christians may feel that abortion can be acceptable because in the bible it quotes “love thy neighbour” this means that you should love and care for each other around you and people you know. Abortion can be seen as helping someone through the termination if they do not wish to continue with the pregnancy for what ever reason. Helping someone through this process is very important as the patient may break down. You should always be there for your neighbour’s what ever the issue.
The Free Church is totally free choice (as you could probably tell by the name). It has no particular views or beliefs as they think that no sets of rules should be made as all case/issues are different. They just believe that god will guide the woman in the right direction.
Christians are also often faced with different issues about euthanasia. Some agree with it as again the bible quote says “love thy neighbour”. This means that you should love and care for each other around you, so helping them to end their life and suffering and that’s what they want then why should that not be allowed? Why should suffering be prolonged? Ending peoples suffering can be known as helping to euthanasia would be right in their eyes.
It could also be accepted in the individual’s conscience and their reasons. If the patient cannot be helped and cured by what ever medicines and drugs etc then they should be allowed to die a peaceful death before it all gets too much. Also family members and friends are put out as they may have to keep traveling to and from hospitals and have to put their life on hold just because euthanasia cannot occur legally. They may have to see a loved one suffer on their death bed knowing there is no cure for them, just waiting for the day to come when their pain will end. This can cause break downs. In conclusion to this, if the patient can decide how to live their life, such as drink and smoke etc then choosing to die should be allowed no doubt about it.
On the other hand of this “argument” Christians are strongly opposed to euthanasia and think it is unacceptable. There are many factors that influence this opinion. Firstly, the Church and God make these people believe this by saying that God gives you your life, so only he can take it away, if you go against this you are going against God. Furthermore to this only god knows the date in which your life will end, and up until that day you should live it, as he may have something that he wants you to do just before you pass away. Secondly, is the Bible/Commandments “thou shall not kill”. This goes against one of the Ten Commandments as you are giving the patient an injection to kill them and end their suffering. This might feel right in your shoes but some feel it is wrong in their eyes and Gods too.
A type of church which follows this is The Roman Catholic Church they see euthanasia as a sin.
Finally the individual’s conscience is the final way in which Christians may respond to euthanasia being unacceptable. They ask the question “what are hospices are for?” The answer is to care for sick people and be cared for 24/7 by professional carers, up until the day they eventually die. Adding to this there is no need really to cut a life short when help is available.
Overall I think what ever the person who it is involved with (abortion – mother, euthanasia – patient) they should have the final decision as after all it is their life, they have looked after it up until this point so why not carry on and do what they think is best?
