Abortion

Question 1

What is an abortion

Answer 1

The termination of a pregnancy

Question 2

What are some reasons for an abortion

Answer 2

It’s the woman’s right
The baby could suffer more by being born
Woman might not be able to support it
Pregnancy could affect mothers health

Question 3

What are some reasons against abortion

Answer 3

The unborn child has human rights
Life begins at conception
The baby could be adopted

Question 4

Give 3 reasons why a Christian may be against an abortion

Answer 4

Life begins at conception
Sanctity of life
God chooses when people die

Question 5

Give 3 reasons why a Christian may be for an abortion

Answer 5

Jesus acted with love and compassion
God gave us free will
Life begins at birth not conception

Question 6

What are 3 reasons why a Buddhist would be against an abortion

Answer 6

1st precept- “don’t take life”
Ahimsa- non violence
Karma- bad karma = bad rebirth

Question 7

What are 3 reasons a Buddhist may be for an abortion

Answer 7

May be necessary to stop suffering
Right intention- if it’s good intention it’s ok
Could be seen as the most compassionate thing to do