Life Issues

to birth I consecrated you,’ Jeremiah, Bible. This shows that abortion is not justified because the child has feelings before it is born. However some religions believe that the mother also has a right to chose whether or not to abort the child in case of her own risk, in Christianity, some sects believe that Abortion is justified if the mother is in danger or puts her own life at risk. Other times when abortion is seen as ok is when the mother is raped or is too young to have a child. ‘in circumstances of extreme distress or need,’ Church of England. However the Catholic church says, ‘Life must be protected with utmost care…Abortion is an abominable crime,’ Second Vatican Council. This shows the 2 different views of Christianity and it’s views on abortion. Another argument is that Children are a comfort and will aid you when you are in need as you become older, therefore many religious Jewish people do not abort their child in any circumstances because, ‘The child will be a comforting prop for old age,’ Torah.

3. I think that if a women’s own health is at risk and there are problems with her or the baby during pregnancy, then the mother has the utmost right to abort the baby. This is backed up by this quote, ‘An abortion may be the right course because of the social circumstances of the existing family or the mental or physical health of the mother,’ Methodist Church. Many Christians also follow this view that if the mother or child is going to be hurt or disabled in life because of the pregnancy then why have the child when instead of caring for it, it is unloved. Another argument for abortion is if the child is conceived through rape or the mother does not want the baby because either the father has deserted her or she has other commitments in life like a career then the child is left unloved. This will meant that the child will be at a disadvantage in life and will not be cared for properly. This is also the view of Jewish people who believe, ‘A woman’s body is more sacred that a body not viable,’ Jewish Guide to life. However, one argument against abortion is that the child which is innocent should not be unlawfully or unjustly killed nor should the child be killed because it is disabled because many disabled children live a full and healthy life. This is backed up by many people from the catholic church who say, ‘The unborn human beings right to live is one the inalienable human rights,’ Pope. Another reason why abortion is unjust is that all life is seen as sacred and there could be a misjudge that the child is disabled when it actually is not, or that the mother is in danger, or the mother was raped, when in fact she is not. This means that the child would be aborted for no reason. Another reason why abortion is unjust is that many mothers cannot conceive, so that mothers which can conceive and do not want a baby could put their baby up for abortion. This is backed up by Religious Jews who believe that, ‘Once birth has occurred the child is a separate person,’ Being a Jewish. This means that once a woman gives birth, it is unlawful to get rid of the child because it is another person with feelings. problems.
4. Liberations is a Roman Catholic movement that started in the 20th century in america and is for people that express religious faith by helping the poor and working to help people in need and change the way society works socially and politically. It began when bishops attending the Latin American Bishops' Conference confirmed rights for poor people and declared that richer nations were making themselves rich whilst the third world countries suffered. The movement follows the, Theology of Liberation, which was written by a priest from Peru. problems.
5. This proves that all Christians should be pacifists because Jesus himself has said that people should not have to resort to violence of any sort. Jesus also says that he can ask his father who will send angels down to help in any trouble. The Bible shows that Jesus did not choose violence but he does not run away from a conflict, but he will try and come to an agreement to sort out any problems.