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Describe the teachings of Christianity about the sanctity of life in relation to abortion.
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Describe the teachings of Christianity about the sanctity of life in relation to abortion. Abortion is a strongly contested subject with in the different areas of the Christian faith. While some denominations believe that a single sperm or egg is just as important as a fully developed baby, others feel that the legal requirements for a "human" are sufficient. British law states that a foetus cannot be aborted after the 28th week. The Bible however states all human life is sacred and special to God, thus the remaining question is when does human life begin then? This is greatly disputed within the Christian faith so each denomination makes its own decision as to the matter. Catholics for instance believe that all life is sacred and that a believer should not even have sex while wearing contraception and without the intent of having a child from the act. Most Christian denominations state that...
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