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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 In the year 1968, abortion was made legal, on condition that a woman must see two doctors (each on a registered premises), to gain consent. The latest date that a termination could be carried out was 28 weeks at this time, but was reduced in 1990 to 24 weeks. The law that considers the latest date for termination does not apply to those women whose pregnancy causes a risk of some kind to the mothers' life, or any woman that carries a handicapped baby. For an abortion to be carried out, consent must be given by two doctors. It must be proven to each of these doctors that if the child is to be born, it will cause some kind of hardship to the mother. The number of abortions has risen steadily. Some people may...
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