Abortion defenition
Deliberate removal of a foetus from the womb to end a pregnancy
Reasons for abortion
- Age
- Finances
- Circumstance
- Unwanting
- Illness
- Unplanned
What do Christian’s believe
Life starts at conception
When is a soul breathed in Islam
6 weeks
What do Buddhists believe
Life begins at conception
Life passes in a flow
Generally disagree but lesser of two evils
Why are Buddhists against it
Majority of Buddhists are against as it gives bad Kamma since ur breaks one of the five moral precepts - do not kill. Foetus may also go to a bad realm if not delivered. Sometimes shows karuna to save child from dukkha
When is conception
When the sperm meets the egg
When is the abortion limit in Uk
24 weeks
Who has more rights
Mother
When is a fetus viable
When it can survive without being in the mother
Contraception is widely available so abortion should not be used as a form of abortion
Pro life
Many couples will adopt babies
Pro life
The mothers health of life is at risk
Pro choice
Late abortions can be dangerous and use up resources
Pro life
The mother is HIV positive and can pass to child
Pro choice
Mothers circumstances should be considered
Pro choice
Abortions cause sanctity of life to be weakened
Pro life
Woman should have the right to choose for their bodies
Pro choice
World is overpopulated
Pro choice
No one has the right to take life away
Pro life
Test reveal abnormality of foetus
Pro choice
Abortion can cause mother emotional and health issues
Pro life
Life doesn’t start until birth
Pro choice
People with handicaps can lead rewarding lives
Pro life
