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What is meant by the word abortion?
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... Christian Perspectives on personal, Social and World Issues A) i) What is meant by the word abortion? Abortion, by definition is the removal of a foetus from a womans uterus before it is able to survive independently. It may be spontaneous (miscarriage) or induced. ii) What biblical and Christian Teachings might be used in a discussion about abortion? There is no direct biblical text relating to abortion, although Christians may refer to the earliest know Christian document, the Didache. This states, "Thou shall not kill the foetus in the mothers womb". Apart from this Christians have to interpret other texts. Christians believe in the sanctity of life. Sanctity of life is the idea that comes from both Jewish and Christian religions. Human beings alone out of all God's creations are said to be like God. They share something of God's nature. As such every human being is holy and must














