A study of Christian beliefs about abortion in comparison with the ethical consideration of abortion.

A study of Christian beliefs about abortion in comparison with the ethical consideration of abortion. Abortion has been an issue that not only divides church leaders and Christians, but also politicians and members of our society. The choice to have an abortion is largely influenced by the laws of the land and sometimes by religion. The question of "The Sanctity of Life" is a key concern for both Christian churches and modern people as is the freedom of giving birth and whether it is a life that can be taken and destroyed. If life is indeed a gift from God, can this life be taken away by choice? And if indeed so, who has the right to do so? Such questions as these will be discussed in detail in this coursework, and I will examine the abortion matters concerning the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. In addition I will examine the abortion matters concerning situationists, utilitarianists and consequentialist looking at the ethical views on abortion and the life of the foetus. I will be looking at hard cases such as rape and disability and question whether abortion can be permissible in these situations. I will then question who and what determines the right to an abortion and whether because the law permits an abortion occurring it is morally right or good. The word "abortion" was derived from the Latin word "aboriri" which means, "to fail to be born".

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What is meant by abortion?

Question a.i what is meant by abortion Introduction Abortion is a controversial, complex and emotional issue, it is also a global issue, law, culture and religion are a few factors that affect our views, and opinions and they influence our understanding of the topic. Opinions on abortion vary between different groups of people. Some agree with it some don't and some only agree with it in certain cases e.g. rape or teenage pregnancies. In this coursework there will be abortion methods, risks and complications, what the term "abortion" actually means, biblical and church teachings on abortion and also reasons for and against abortion. What is meant by the term abortion? Abortion can be described as: The premature expulsion of the foetus from the womb The removal of the foetus before it is able to survive independently The destruction of a new human life A termination is also used as a term for abortion The death of a baby in the womb-an operation to causes this to happen When a foetus or growing child is deliberately killed What is Medical Abortion? A medical abortion is one that is brought about by taking medications that will end a pregnancy. The alternative is surgical abortion, which ends a pregnancy by emptying the uterus (or womb) with special instruments. Either of two medications, mifepristone or methotrexate, can be used for medical abortion. Each of

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What is meant by the word abortion?

ABORTION Introduction The purpose of this essay is to define the meaning of abortion. Within the first section of my essay, I will discuss the legal information for the United Kingdom and talk about the medical information and clinical methods. I will also point out a few facts from the bible about abortion, talk about the pro-life and pro-choice organisations and explain the different denominations' beliefs. In the second part of my essay I will explain how Christians put their beliefs into action, I'll show and explain examples of obedience and revolt from the church teachings, I'll describe some actions Christians have already done about Abortion and I'll explain some hard-choice cases. In the third part of my essay, I will discuss 'Abortion is never justified'; I'll give my opinions and back them up with evidence both from and not from biblical records. What is meant by the word abortion? The dictionary definition for abortion is .a Termination of pregnancy and expulsion of an embryo or of a foetus that is incapable of survival. b. Any of various procedures that result in such termination and expulsion. Also called induced abortion and direct abortion. 2.The premature expulsion of a nonviable foetus from the uterus; a miscarriage. Also called an indirect abortion. Pro-choice Christians believe abortion is 'premature expulsion of the foetus from the womb.'

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In this essay I will only focus on the religion of Christianity and its views on abortion.

Abortion In this essay I will only focus on the religion of Christianity and its views on abortion. I will also try to answer why they have such conflicting opinions and whether or not a person can ever justify having an abortion. (a) (i) What is meant by the word 'abortion'? The word 'abortion' means "intentional destruction of a foetus or the inducing of a premature expulsion from the womb to cause death." (the termination and removal of a foetus while it is in the mother's womb). This can happen medically through a 'therapeutic' abortion when the pregnancy is deliberately aborted or naturally through a 'miscarriage' due to complications with the pregnancy. About 75% of all human conceptions abort in this way. The medical name for this is 'spontaneous abortion'. A pill can be prescribed within 72 hours of 'unprotected' intercourse or when contraception fails and a further two tablets 12 hours later. This pill is more commonly known as 'The Morning after' pill. If the foetus is about up to 13 weeks old, a drug called prostin is usually given to make the uterus contract then the 'vacuum process' will be used to expel the foetus. Special care is taken to ensure every piece of tissue is removed or this can cause serious harm. The medical name is 'vacuum aspiration' (suction abortion). This is the most common method of abortion about 85% of abortions in England and

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The Roman Catholic Church teaches that human life is sacred. Explain how this teaching influences its attitude to abortion and euthanasia, showing that you understand other points of view.

ABORTION AND EUTHANASIA . The Roman Catholic Church teaches that human life is sacred. Explain how this teaching influences its attitude to abortion and euthanasia, showing that you understand other points of view. First I will start with definitions of three key words in the question. These three words are abortion, sacred and euthanasia. The type of abortion I will talk about in this coursework is procured abortion. Abortion is the termination of the life of a foetus; procured abortion is the termination of the foetus with outside help. The word sacred means, consecrated, blessed by god, given by god, therefore most holy (hallowed). In terms of human life, it means, human life is precious because it is a gift from god. Euthanasia means 'easy death' without severe suffering, today the word is used to mean 'mercy killing' because it puts an end to extreme suffering, it prevents abnormal babies growing up, it ends the life of the mentally ill and it can prevent the incurable from having a miserable life. There are two types of euthanasia that I should be aware of. There is voluntary euthanasia and non - voluntary euthanasia. Voluntary euthanasia is where a person with a painful terminal disease who, unable to do anything for themselves, asks someone else to kill them painlessly, for example, the doctor gives them a lethal dose of painkillers. Non - Voluntary is where a person

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Abortion and Euthanasia

Abortion and Euthanasia Nicola Donnelly 12D Mrs Treanor Abortion and Euthanasia The term 'human life is sacred' means that since every person is made in the image of God, life itself is a gift from God - it is holy and sacred. It is because man is made in God's image that men, women and children are set apart from the rest of creation, and life is given a unique value and sanctity. Human life is precious and should not be destroyed and God has a plan for every single one of us. All Christians and even most non-Christians hold this view on life. There are many occasions that suggest to us that human life is something precious and valuable which should be celebrated. For example, at the celebration of the birth of a new baby, the determination we have to preserve life through medication and operations and the sadness and despair we feel when someone we love dies, no matter what their age. Down through the centuries and in the Bible from the Old Testament through to the New Testament the sanctity of human life is underlined. The responsibilities that Christians have to defend life are also emphasised. In the Bible, it says that it is wrong to murder. This is one of the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, Jesus did not talk specifically about abortion, but we can, however, look at his actions and draw some conclusions about abortion. He cared for

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Abortion- Moral Issues

Abortion Section A- What is meant by Abortion? An abortion is the termination of a pregnancy by the removal or destruction of an embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. An Abortion can refer to the premature death of a baby, although this is usually called a miscarriage; but is usually the termination of an unwanted baby whilst in the wound. There are 3 main types of abortion, which are: * an abortion pill which is taken by mouth or injected and is used in early pregnancy. This then produces a miscarriage. This type of abortion can be used in the first 7 weeks of pregnancy and it is safer the earlier a woman has an abortion. * intra-uterine device, which is put in the uterus within 5 days of sexual intercourse * Vacuum aspiration abortion. In this method, a tube is gently inserted into the womb through the cervix and the contents are sucked through the tube. Abortion law is legislation which pertains to the provision of abortion. Abortion has at times emerged as a controversial subject in various societies because of the moral and ethical issues that surround it, though other considerations, such as a state's pro- or antinatalist policies or questions of inheritance and patriarchy, also dictate abortion law and regulation. It has been regularly banned and otherwise limited, though abortions have continued to be commonplace in many areas

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An acceptance of the practice of abortion is incompatible with Christian beliefs in the sanctity of life but not with the attitudes of some medical practicioners and some ethical philosophers. Discuss

An acceptance of the practice of abortion is incompatible with Christian beliefs in the sanctity of life but not with the attitudes of some medical practicioners and some ethical philosophers. Discuss When discussing issues that concern the sanctity of life it is important to give an accurate definition of what the term means. Within Christianity the term sanctity of life is taken to mean `the belief that all life is holy and belongs to God and therefore only God has the right to end life' (Victor W Watton, Religion and Life). It is important however to note that this definition only covers the moral ideas of the Christian Church. It has been argued that as we know enter the 21^st Century, that our society has become more less Church orientated and more people orientated. It is therefore important to provide an alternative definition for the sanctity of life (one that exists more on an ethical plain rather than a religious one). An ethical definition of the sanctity of life has been put forward by Peter Singer in `Writings on an ethical issue', `the doctrine of the sanctity of human life may be taken to be no more than a way of saying that human life has some special value, a value quite distinct from the value of the lives of living things.' (1) Both of these definitions can be applied when debating the question of abortion, for that is to complex a

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Beloved - Summary of major characters

## #BELOVED Introduction: I. Summary of major characters A. Beloved Ghosts In portraying the capacity of the past to haunt individual and community life in the present, Beloved brings into daylight the "ghosts" that are harbored by memory. Beloved, the powerful ghost in the novel, stands for every African woman whose story will never be told. She is the haunting symbol of the many Beloveds. She moves with the freedom of an omnipresent and omnipotent spirit who weaves in and out of different generations. Beloved is rooted in a particular story and is the embodiment of specific members of Sethe's family. It is also at this time where she represents the spirit of all women dragged onto slaveships in Africa. As Deborah Horvitz states, "Beloved stimulates Sethe to remember her own mother because, in fact, the murdered daughter and the slave mother are a combined identity represented by the ghost-child Beloved." from Deborah Horvitz's essay, "Nameless Ghosts: Posession and Dispossesion in Beloved"; Studies in American Fiction, vol.17. Beloved is Sethe's third child, murdered at the age of one and a ghost in 124 for the next twenty years. She is reborn in that twentieth year, but though 21 years old in appearance, her mind is that of a child. Thus, Beloved both seeks Sethe's affections as well as vengeance for a murder she cannot understand. In the novel, she serves both as

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abortion coursework

Tanushri Candidate Number: 4082 A. i. What is mean by the word "abortion"? ii. What Biblical and Church teachings might be used in a discussion about abortion? B. Explain how Christians might put their beliefs about abortion into action C. "Abortion is never justified" Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you've thought about different points of view. You must refer to Christianity in your answer. Contents Page My Aims...................................................................pg 2 Part A: Section 1.................................................pg 3 Part A: Section 2..................................................pg 5 Part B.................................................................pg 9 Part C..............................................................pg 12 Pg 1 Aims for the end of this project! During this project I aim to study the topic of abortion. Firstly I aim to show you all the different perspectives of the "abortion argument" giving points for both sides of the argument of abortion un-biased and the personal, social and worldwide issues that are attached to it. I aim to give as much information on abortion as I can, including my personal thoughts of the issue. Secondly I will aim to display how the differences of opinion can influence our community and our beliefs. Also how many people have been

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