What is the definition of abortion
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy
In the uk, under what 3 circumstances is abortion legal
Prevent harm to the mothers physical and/or mental health
Prevent a disabled child from being born
Prevent harm to existing children cared for by the pregnant woman
Is abortion legal in NI
Yes
When did abortion become legal in NI
April 2020
When was abortion decriminalised
October 2019
How many weeks + can u get an abortion
12
What is viability
When a foetus can survive outside the mothers womb
At what week does conception occur
1-2
At what week does implantation occur
4
At what week does brain activity occur
5 roughly
Between what weeks does quickening occur
16-24
What week does viability occur
24 roughly
Between what weeks does birth occur
37-42
When does life begin
Conception
Why does life begin at conception
life is sacred because humans are made in God’s image, and that Jesus’s incarnation began at conception, not birth.
Sanctity of life meaning
The belief that all life is precious, scared, God-given and therefore must be preserved and protected
What are 6 points in the Bible that highlights the importance of the sanctity of life
We are the only species created in God’s image therefore human life is sacred
Psalm 139 talks about how we are uniquely knit together in our mother’s womb
God gives life so only he has the right to take it away
The 6th commandment “do not murder” abortion=murder
The Bible teaches human life is special to God (Jeremiah was called to be a prophet before he was born)
In the womb John the Baptist recognised he was in the presence of someone greater when pregnant Mary (with Jesus) visited Elizabeth, implying unborn children can experience feelings and awareness
Imago dei meaning
“Made in God’s image” Genesis 1:27
What are 6 reasons why a woman might want/need an abortion
The foetus is disabled/deformed or unlikely to live when born
Mother got pregnant by mistake, used as a form of contraception
Used to cover up adultery
The mother will die if she continues her pregnancy
Underage mother and wouldn’t be able to cope
Mother was raped and became pregnant
What is the case for abortion for a single mother with an unplanned pregnancy
Not prepared to have the child, resulting in it being brought up in a bad environment
What is the case for abortion for if a child would be born into a family already in poverty
Brought up in an unstable environment can’t afford all required resources could result in malnutrition
What is the case for abortion for pregnancy as a result of rape
Constant reminder of child’s father (ptsd)
What is the case for abortion for is mothers life at risk if continuing with pregnancy (eg chemotherapy)
Child that would without a mother
What is the case for abortion if parents have been told the child will be born with Down syndrome
Guilty for making their child live a life so much harder
