Each day people are confronted with having to solve an ethical dilemma. Some decisions are easier to make than other. How we make our decision is based on our worldview. Throughout this essay, I will be focusing on an ethical dilemma about abortion in a Christian worldview understanding, when being told your unborn child has Down syndrome.
1. Ethical Dilemma
Susan and her significant other have tried for years to have a child. After finally get pregnant, blood work indicated that the child has Down syndrome. Instead of being able to be happy about the pregnancy, Susan is now confrontedwith an ethical dilemma. Should she keep the baby and raise a Down syndrome child or should she abort the innocent child so that she won’t have to deal with the …show more content…
Knowing that Kids are a blessing from God. Not every individual is given the opportunity to conceive a child. Being scared of an unfamiliar situation is normal and contemplating abortion is a curiosity decision. At some point, Susan should be able to hold her head up high and welcome the child with open arms. “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27 NIV). So, why would we destroy it?
The best course of action is to have the child and allow it to fulfill its purpose on earth. Having a child with Down syndrome is not unmanageable. Susan will be able to return to work after the maternity leave is up. That gives her plenty of time to create goals for herself in providing an incredible life for her child. Susan can provide herself with information on how to manage a Down syndrome child. She could go to support groups, get a disability certified babysitter and provide her child with developmental teachers (help in developing their minds, movements, …show more content…
Comparison
A Christian worldview resolution would result in providing a life for a child and helping them to see their fullest potential in life. Parents will also help their child in accomplishing their purpose in life. To the Christian worldview, abortion would result in murdering an unborn, defenseless child. This is considered a sin and against Gods commandments. “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13 NIV).
Atheism worldviews may not believe this is considered murder because the fetus is not an actual living human being. They also do live by Gods Ten Commandments. This could result in them going through with the abortion. Others, such as Richard may believe it is wrong to bear a child into a life of suffering. Whereas Christians believe every Human has a purpose to fulfill on earth.
6. Conclusion
After several years of trying to get pregnant, Susan final did it. After finding out that the baby had Down syndrome she was torn between two decisions: Aborting or keep the baby. Christians believe that God has created all of humanity. Your faith, love, and prayer are working through Jesus every challenging moment you go through you understand you are not alone. To the Christian worldview, abortion would result in murdering an unborn, defenseless child. This is considered a sin and against Gods commandments. Although having the baby will have, it challenges the benefits will out way
1. Ethical Dilemma
Susan and her significant other have tried for years to have a child. After finally get pregnant, blood work indicated that the child has Down syndrome. Instead of being able to be happy about the pregnancy, Susan is now confrontedwith an ethical dilemma. Should she keep the baby and raise a Down syndrome child or should she abort the innocent child so that she won’t have to deal with the …show more content…
Knowing that Kids are a blessing from God. Not every individual is given the opportunity to conceive a child. Being scared of an unfamiliar situation is normal and contemplating abortion is a curiosity decision. At some point, Susan should be able to hold her head up high and welcome the child with open arms. “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27 NIV). So, why would we destroy it?
The best course of action is to have the child and allow it to fulfill its purpose on earth. Having a child with Down syndrome is not unmanageable. Susan will be able to return to work after the maternity leave is up. That gives her plenty of time to create goals for herself in providing an incredible life for her child. Susan can provide herself with information on how to manage a Down syndrome child. She could go to support groups, get a disability certified babysitter and provide her child with developmental teachers (help in developing their minds, movements, …show more content…
Comparison
A Christian worldview resolution would result in providing a life for a child and helping them to see their fullest potential in life. Parents will also help their child in accomplishing their purpose in life. To the Christian worldview, abortion would result in murdering an unborn, defenseless child. This is considered a sin and against Gods commandments. “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13 NIV).
Atheism worldviews may not believe this is considered murder because the fetus is not an actual living human being. They also do live by Gods Ten Commandments. This could result in them going through with the abortion. Others, such as Richard may believe it is wrong to bear a child into a life of suffering. Whereas Christians believe every Human has a purpose to fulfill on earth.
6. Conclusion
After several years of trying to get pregnant, Susan final did it. After finding out that the baby had Down syndrome she was torn between two decisions: Aborting or keep the baby. Christians believe that God has created all of humanity. Your faith, love, and prayer are working through Jesus every challenging moment you go through you understand you are not alone. To the Christian worldview, abortion would result in murdering an unborn, defenseless child. This is considered a sin and against Gods commandments. Although having the baby will have, it challenges the benefits will out way