Abortion


	Abortion
	Advantages If the mother's life is at risk Before ensoulment 120 days, the mother has more rights than the foetus (Islam) If the mother has cancer or if it is an etopic pregnancy abortion is allowed Expecting a woman to give birth to a child of **** is uncaring Quality of life OVER sanctity of life A child should not be born into a life of deprivation God is merciful Conscience to make morally right decisions	Disadvantages Sanctity of life - all life is precious 10 Commandments - Thou Shall Not Kill God is the giver and taker of life God has a plan for everyone Abortion can not take place after ensoulment (Islam) Life begins at conception (Roman Catholics) 'It is not the fault of the foetus but the man' in terms of **** Allah will provide for all, 'do not kill in fear of want' (Islam)
	Evaluation Both religions accept abortion in the case the mother's life is in danger or the foetus is severely handicapped

Both religions accept abortion in the case the mother's life is in danger or the foetus is severely handicapped

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