'Every pregnant woman has an inalienable right to have an abortion'. Discuss.

... 'Every pregnant woman has an inalienable right to have an abortion'. Discuss. Introduction The moral problems concerning abortion are extensive and very complicated. The issue of whether or not abortion is morally right is one of existence. Specifically, the definition of what it is to be a person, for which there is no universal clarity. It is also one of duty. Namely, whether we have a duty to preserve innocent human life or whether this is less significant than personal autonomy and choice. In addition, it is a relatively contemporary issue and much of religious scripture originates from thousands of years ago. This does not mean it cannot be of any purpose when determining sacred views on modern topics, but that there can be conflict when people assess the same scripture in different ways, often taking vague assertions and using them as a basis to support their principles. The abortion

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