ABORTION AND RELIGION Over a third of all pregnancies, across the world, are unplanned. The discovery of an unplanned pregnancy affects all women differently. Each woman’s circumstances are unique an
ABORTION AND RELIGION Over a third of all pregnancies, across the world, are unplanned. The discovery of an unplanned pregnancy affects all women differently. Each woman’s circumstances are unique an
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ABORTION AND RELIGION
Over a third of all pregnancies, across the world, are unplanned. The discovery of an unplanned pregnancy affects all women differently. Each woman’s circumstances are unique and there are sometimes reasons why she may not feel able to continue with a pregnancy. Although some religions oppose abortion under all circumstances, many religions recognize the different factors that influence a woman’s decision on how to proceed with a pregnancy and teach that there are some instances in which abortion is acceptable.
Most religions agree that abortion is a last resort; they teach that the decision to have an abortion is a serious one and must not be taken lightly. Not all religions define a particular moment when life begins but some, like Buddhism, Sikhism and Catholicism, teach that life begins at fertilization – the moment that sperm meets egg. The Roman Catholic Church says that the fertilized egg is a sacred life, with as many rights as a baby, child or adult, and forbids abortion.