Abortion

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Abortion

• By Carrie Bloxsidge

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Definition of Abortion

• termination of a pregnancy after, accompanied by,
  resulting in, or closely followed by the death of
  the embryo or fetus
• carried out for a couple reasons
• - to save the life of the mother
• - to prevent a pregnancy due to rape
• - to prevent a child from being born with
  mental or physical disabilities
• - to prevent teen motherhood

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Religious Views

• Many religions have different views on the moral
  issue of abortion.
• Some think it is morally wrong no matter what the
  situation
• some think abortion should be allowed depending
  on the situation.
• Three specific religions views and the teachings
  are going to be taken into depth. Catholic
  Church its catechism teachings, Buddhism and
  Islam.

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Catholic Church Views

• catechism teaches that all human life is sacred
  and abortion is a sin.
• Abortion is morally evil and the consequence is
  automatic excommunication.
• The Doctrine of Double Effect protects the mother
  in case of emergency because there is no real
  intention of an abortion it is the intention of
  saving the pregnant womans life (indirect
  abortion).
• Doctrine of Double Effect is the idea that one
  action is taken to achieve one effect knowing
  this may have other effect and no one can be
  blamed for the other effects taking place.

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Buddhist Views

• dealing with the issue of abortion there are a
  few principles to be considered.
• There are three types of Buddhist belief.
• The absolutists think bad karma comes from
  killing or murder.
• Utilitarianism believes murder may be a
  compassionate act, positive karma is produced,
  being a mothers heath, population crisis or a
  parents ability to raise a child.
• Viruists believe the attitude and motivations of
  the pregnant woman will determine the ethics of
  an abortion.

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Islam Views

• Quran condemns the killing of born and unborn
  children.
• Some people argue that the fetus has no soul for
  four months so an abortion is allowed in the
  first four months.
• An abortion is allowed to save the mothers life.
  
• The mother is the origin of the fetus, she has a
  well-established life.

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Conclusion

• Abortion is a moral issue that takes place all
  over the world.
• People who follow the Catholic Church have been
  taught that abortion is wrong.
• Buddhists have been taught that abortion is not
  wrong but it is very much frowned upon because of
  the teaching of Buddha.
• Islam believes abortion is wrong unless it is to
  save the life of the mother.
• Most religions have the same opinions or
  variations of the same opinion.