Assignment 1 Abortion Research Paper

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Venus Gresham Biblical Ethics 4231-01 Dr. Tom Seals June 11, 2010 Writing Assignment 1: Abortion. Abortion has been a controversal issue for many years. While some base their beliefs on biblical passages and religeous beliefs, others justify their views on how they feel about a woman’s right to choose. After reading several articles and chapters on this controversal subject, I have decided to remain neutral. Having body ownership seems to be one of the reasons Pro- choice advocates are big supporters of a womans right to be able to choose between life and abortion. This concept is one that they feel is will keep women in control of their bodies. According to Carmen Berry author of Unauthorized Guide to Sex and the Church: “some pro-…show more content…
Although scientist have developed ways for a fetus to live outside the womb, many feel that until birth the fetus is not developed enough to be considered a person. How can that be true when the first twenty eight days after conception an embryo has a heartbeat. Opposers fell that if we can reduce unwanted pregnancies we could reduce the number of abortions that are given to women each year. There must be a better alternative to abortion. Most young adults do not fully understand the bible and its scriptures concerning taking a life. This subject should be brought up in bible study. The only reason that it is not is because some feel it is an inappropriate subject to discuss. THERE HAS TO BE MORE INFORMATION GIVEN TO OUR CHILDREN ABOUT ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF BIRTH CONTROL. Abstinence is not working. The promise ring is taken off after a few hugs and kisses and the rhythm method is so old it should not be considered an option. Thank goodness for reality television. The reality show Sixteen and Pregnant has brought teen preganacy to life. This new hit television series deals with real teens actually having children and the problems and stress they have to deal with being a single parent. Hopefully this program will give teens and young adults a clear message to not have unprotected sex and to wait until…show more content…
Since God gave us all a right to have and make moral choices concerning how we live, eat, sleep and reproduce why their so much controversy is over abortion? Simple, have the right to choose to give life. To provide life is not like taking out the garbage because your mother simply asked you to. Giving life is not like a chore you can do or not if you feel. This is a human that you are responsible for, a person that will rely on you to be able to provide, teach, and nurture them for the rest of their lives. The women that choose to give life are willing to sacrifice. They are willing to give up a life to mature life. There are several quotes in Perry Cothams book Harsh Realities Agonizing Choices. Here is a quote written by Mother Theresa:” The greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because Jesus said, “If you receive a little child you receive me.” So every abortion is a denial of receiving Jesus… It is a war against the child. a direct killing of innocent children, murder by mother herself.” (Mother Theresa

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