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2. Explain how the teaching in the Bible can affect the Christian attitude to abortion - (350-525). What does the Bible say about abortion? Nothing exactly... The word 'abortion' does not appear in any translation of the Bible. All Biblical arguments on abortion are indirect and open to interpretation, and debate continues even among the worlds most respected theologians. Out of all the 10 Commandments there are no specific references to abortion; however, Christians try to adapt laws and ideals within the Bible to modern day society. Most Christians know only one Biblical reason to oppose abortion, the most obvious commandment, 'though shall not kill'. However, it is impossible to break this commandment if there is no person on the receiving end of this action. The debate amongst Christians is at what point a foetus becomes a person, as there is no text that declares this time. However, according...

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