Terminating a pregnancy before the foetus is viable (before 24 weeks)
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Religious beliefs towards when life begins
Christianity: Life starts at conception. This belief is upheld by Roman Catholics in particular. The embryo is a person or a potential person, therefore has rights.
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foetus
Fertilised ovum around 11 weeks old.
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Embryo
Fertilised ovum around 12-14 days old.
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Define contraception
Preventive measures taken to stop conception.
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What are the laws of abortion.
Abortion Act - Allows abortion up to 28 weeks down the pregnancy. 1990 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act - Allow abortion up to 24 weeks down the pregnancy due to new medical techniques.
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Medical permission for abortion.
If two doctors agree that these particular conditions are met: The mother might die. The baby may be born severely physically or mentally disabled. There is a risk to the woman’s physical or mental health.
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Why might a baby be unwanted?
Causes resentment in a mother whose circumstances aren’t suitable for motherhood. Mother might be too young. When a baby’s father may not wish to be involved.
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What are Christians (ROMAN CATHOLIC) views towards abortion?
Christianity (Roman Catholics): Forbids abortion totally: “Abortion and infanticide are abominable crimes”. -Second Vatican Council “You shall not kill an unborn child…” -Didache Catholics = PRO-LIFE
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What are christians (PROTESTANTS) views on abortion?
Most agree with Roman Catholics in principle but most accept that each case is special. Abortion can be permitted in certain cases: Serious risk to mother’s life Conception is a result of **** Grave risk of the baby being born handicapped.
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Pro life arguments
elieve in the SANCTITY OF LIFE. All life is sacred as it is God-given. Depression and guilt may follow abortion. Disabled people can enjoy a happy life. Unwanted children can be adopted by those unable to.
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Pro-choice arguments
Believe in the QUALITY OF LIFE. The standard of comfort and happiness experienced by someone. It is the mother’s right to choose. Life doesn’t start until foetus viability.
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Define abortion
Legal process where a child is taken into a family as a son/daughter.
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Define fostering
Taking a child from a different family and making them live and be brought up with a new family; not legally becoming part of the family.
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Religious beliefs towards when life begins
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Christianity: Life starts at conception. This belief is upheld by Roman Catholics in particular. The embryo is a person or a potential person, therefore has rights.
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