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All Christians feel a need to follow of the teachings of the Bible. However, this can sometimes be difficult, such as the moral and biblical stance on abortion.
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All Christians feel a need to follow of the teachings of the Bible. However, this can sometimes be difficult, such as the moral and biblical stance on abortion. For a long time there has been a debate among Christians on what the Bible views as abortion. In this essay we shall examine both sides of evidence. The main focus point of anti-abortion activist Christians is the 6th commandment 'You shall not murder' (Exodus 20:13). They say the act of abortion violates this commandment which clearly prohibits murder. However, the argument apposing this is when the embryo/fetus does become fully human. This means when they have a mind, a body, and a soul. The Catholic Church teaches that ensoulemnt comes at the moment of conception. Others however, feel that it is not until they can live independently from their mother, i.e. they can breathe by themselves: 'The lord God formed the man from...
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