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Christian attitudes towards Abortion and Euthanasia An Abortion is the termination (ending) of a pregnancy before birth, either by natural or artificial means. An abortion is the premature expulsion from the body of an embryo or foetus. Abortions became legal in 1967. Respect for life is deeply embedded in the mind and heart of the human race. Since the twentieth century, people have been especially aware of the right to life. As there is no direct reference to abortion in the Bible, we must rely on the churches teaching to know our Christian position. The church teaches that in all circumstances, abortion is wrong. The only situations were abortion is allowed by the church is when the intention is not to kill. These are situations when an operation to save a women's life from (e.g. cancer) where the womb has to be removed which will also result in abortion. The church says: The first right...

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