Many people are against abortion due to their religious beliefs. But does the Bible say anything specifically on abortion? The Bible never actually mentions the word "abortion". As a result some have concluded that it does not prohibit the practice while others feel it should never be an option. First, it is important to understand that the Bible is uniformly committed to the sanctity of human life. Man is created in the image of God, so to take an innocent life is equivalent to killing God himself. That is the basis for the commandment "Thou shalt not kill." Next we must examine the Bible's teaching on when human life begins. There are numer

On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court made its decision for the case of Roe vs. Wade. They announced that the United States constitution protects a woman's right to decide whether or not to end a pregnancy. Seven justices voted in favor of this case of the right to an abortion under limited circumstances, and two were not in favor of the case. The immediate effect was to make the current abortion laws invalid in every state but New York. The Roe vs. Wade case was first argued in 1971 and then again in 1972, both failed. The case was a suit brought to determine both Jane Roe's rights, and more importantly, the rights of all women in the same or similar situation. Some people think that a woman's right to decide whether or not to end her pregnancy is a fundamental right, part of a "right to privacy."

In this instance, a woman has been so injured that she has aborted her child. The law states that if "no harm follows" the outsider must pay the husband a fine. An abortion has been induced through violence and this is not considered harmful. Therefore, it is not a violation of the commandment "thou shalt not kill".

In conclusion of a religion standpoint, the Bible does not specifically address abortion. It does not say whether or not abortion is okay. The Bible just gives a better understanding of when life begins.

Government- in or out? Government is what many people look upon in order to solve their arguments on abortion, where others prefer that the government have no say. There have been courts held to debate on whether the woman's choice is superior to the life of the unborn fetus. But is it really for the government to decide? The government neither forbids nor encourages abortion; but is neutral. Though with abortion being legal, the government is forcing taxpayers to support abortion. The law enforcement sector is funded by taxation, therefore, the taxpayer is forced to protect the practice.

It cannot be proper to negotiate moral principles. It cannot be proper to allow a man only a portion of the freedom he requires by his nature. What about the fetus? Does it have rights that must be respected? Those questions are brought up every day. Some think fetuses and embryos are not actual human beings. Others fight that they should have rights too. The function of the law is to protect rights, not to dictate moral issues, which involve no violation of rights. No government, no state, no collective has any "interest" apart from the individuals of which it is composed. Our constitution was designed, not as a charter for government power, but as a protection against government power. If Roe vs. Wade is reconsidered, the Supreme Court should affirm abortion as a right that can

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