What biblical and church teachings might be used in a discussion about abortion?
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... Rachel Third 10AT Religious Education Coursework What biblical and church teachings might be used in a discussion about abortion? When faced with a moral decision, a Christian wanting to know that God would want them to do would look to the bible, either for direct biblical teaching or biblical principles. They could also turn to the church for advice and teaching. Within Christianity there are several denominations, which have different ways of expressing what it means to be a Christian. However they have far more in common than they have differences. Although the bible does not address the issue of abortion directly, traditional Christian teaching strongly emphasises the value of human life, and therefore condemns abortion. "God showed his love for us by sending his only son into the world, so that we might live through him," 1 John 4. Christians believe that Jesus Christ was sent by God to die














