The deliberate termination (ending) of a pregnancy.
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When is abortion allowed after 24 weeks?
If the life of the mother is in danger or the foetus will be born with a severe handicap.
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When does a Roman Catholic believe life begins?
At the moment of conception.
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When might abortion be allowed after 24 weeks?
If continuing with the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother or the child will be born with a severe handicap.
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What is ensoulment?
This is when the soul enters the body.
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What does the term 'sanctity of life' mean?
Human life is special (sacred) because it is God given. God gives life so only God can take life away.
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When does a Roman Catholic believe life begins?
At the moment of conception.
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What does Pro Life mean?
This is the term for the belief that the foetus has a right to life. Therefore, abortion is wrong.
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What does the term Pro Choice mean?
This is the term used for the belief that women should have the right to choose whether or not to have an abortion.
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Give three Christian quotes/teachings that could be used to argue that abortion is wrong.
1) Thou shall not kill. 2) Sanctity of Life. 3) 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. 4) Your body is a temple of God.
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Give two Christian quotes/teachings that could be used to argue for allowing abortion.
1) Love your neighbour as yourself. 2) God has given us Free Will.
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What is the Roman Catholic view on abortion?
Abortion is wrong because life begins at the moment of conception. Abortion is only allowed if the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother.
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What is the Church of England view on abortion?
Abortion is wrong, however it can be allowed in some circumstances. For example, if the child will not survive long after the womb or the pregnancy is the result of ****.
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What are some of the alternatives to abortion?
1) Adoption. 2) Fostering. 3) Counselling from the Church. 4) Social and financial support from the Church community.
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Front
When is abortion allowed after 24 weeks?
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If the life of the mother is in danger or the foetus will be born with a severe handicap.
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