Church of England
The Church of England generally says no to abortion and supports the bible quote of “The Lord gives and the Lord takes away.” This means that God has a path for everyone’s life and future and that God should be the only one who can take away that life it shouldn’t be anyone else’s decision when to be born and when to die “A time to be born, and a time to die” – Ecclesiastes 3:2
Methodist church
The Methodist church likes to say no to abortion and again support quotes and teachings from the bible “God… chose me even before I was born” Galatians 1:15 this means they believe that God has chosen the identity and personality of every baby that is conceived and therefore no one should interfere with Gods plan. However, they allow abortion in some circumstances:
- When the life of the mother is in danger
- When the children the mother is already bringing up might suffer badly if a new baby arrives.
- When the pregnancy is the consequence of rape
Orthodox Church
The Orthodox Church generally says no to abortion because of the reason that it goes against Gods commandment “thou shalt not kill” – Exodus 20:13
Quakers
Quakers don’t have an authorised view given by their leader on abortion. However, they leave it up to the woman’s own conscience.
Salvation Army
The salvation army believe that performing an abortion is morally wrong and that a pregnancy wanted or unwanted should be carried on till birth. However if an abortion is performed on a woman who supports the salvation army’s view the salvation army will support them and show compassion and love.
Many other Christian teachings exist that could relate to abortion.
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1 v 5. This quote shows that God said that a foetus is already classed a person and not just a ball of cells. God plans each child and therefore Gods plan should not be intercepted.
The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away. Job 1:21 When this quote was introduced it was to say that only God can choose when a life should begin and when a life should end. It is not the mothers choice or anybody else’s, but it is the Lords decision.
Before I was born, the LORD chose me and appointed me to be his servant Isaiah 49:1 This quote states that God sets the plans and the futures of children before they are even born. Therefore