Religious Christian teachings on abortion and what they mean.

"So God created human beings, making them to be like Himself"

Meaning:-Christians understand this to mean that life is sacred and is God-like so it should not be destroyed.

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, before you were born I set you apart"

Meaning:-This is explaining that God knew a person from the moment of conception and has a plan for them.

"Do not murder"

Meaning:-This is interpreteed by many Christians to mean that life should not be destroyed.

"Be fruitful and multiply"

Meaning:-Therefore Christians believe we should have children and then reproduce.

"The Lord gave and the Lord takes away"

Meaning:-This is explaing that God is the person who gives life, so He is the only person who has the right to take it away.

"The Lord enabled her to concieve and she gave birth to a son"

Meaning:-This teaches Christians that conception is a gift from God.