Abortion

             People who disagree with this statement and believe that abortion is not murdering a child are often know as Pro choicers. They believe that in certain cases the life of the child is less important than the life and sometimes the wishes of the mother. They believe a woman should be able to decide whether or not to have a baby. This view does not support texts from the Bible. This view is backed up by Religious leaders The Catholic Church and the Church of England both agree that a mother should not have to risk her life to have a baby. The free Churches also share this view. But the views differ
             The following point can cause problems towards to Christains. The question is whether a mother to be should be able to choose to have an abortion purely because of her personal feelings. For example if a woman wouldn't to go to university and have a future and by having a baby this would stop her from doing those things.
             However, a young woman in similar situation may be supported. Take for example a young girl who got pregnant accidentally, and does not have the support of the father. The church may have a softer view of this situation, as the child may not be properly cared for and the mothers health may be compromised. However the Catholic Church are very unlikely to support someone in this situation, as they strongly agree with the question asked at the opening of the essay.
             There is one point where all the churches bar one, share the same view. If the mother to be, is pregnant as a result form forced intercourse, rape. Every denomination other than catholic usually agrees that an abortion is the lesser of two evils. The birth of the child may not aid the mental health of the mother after she has been raped. Just seeing the child will remind her of her ordeal. The Catholic church believe that adoption is a more suitable solution in this situation, as there are couples unable to have a
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