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Explain the different beliefs that Christians hold about abortion?  

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R.E Abortion Coursework Explain the different beliefs that Christians hold about abortion? Abortion means deliberate termination of a pregnancy. The foetus is removed usually before 24 weeks of pregnancy. Abortion Act 1967 say abortion is legal if two doctors independently agree that * The mother's life is at risk if the pregnancy continues. * The mother's mental and well-being is at risk. * Scans or tests have shown the baby is mentally or physically disabled, or has another meaning. * There is a risk of harm from existing children. The biological father has no rights and by law cannot stop an abortion. All Christians believe that human life is sacred. They believe that God created them of his own image. If it is accepted that an unborn child is a living person, then it deserves that he or she has the right and respect to all human beings as the Bible teaches human life is sacred. "So...

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