What A Dilemma
There are many whys and wherefores that may stem behind a reason for a woman to choose to have an abortion in today’s world. Reason’s may include a woman being raped, a teen pregnancy, pregnancy by incest, unplanned or unexpected pregnancy, pregnancy at a financially unaffordable time or high risk pregnancy. Historically, in China children may have been aborted the second time around as a means of population control, “The abortion gangs often capture women who are pregnant for a second time and arrange for an immediate abortion” (Richards, 1996). Science and popular culture have also joined in giving reasons to abort based on gender selection or by design purposes in creating the perfect baby. All of these may be sound reasons if you’re needing to decide what to do. This paper will examine the Christian worldview in regards to the ethical dilemma, core beliefs, possible resolutions, evaluation and comparison to this highly controversial subject.
Ethical Dilemma
After finding out that Susan is pregnant, she finds out the baby has Down Syndrome and her doctor and professor both advise to …show more content…
This resolution would be based on the Great Commandment given to mankind when Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments”, (Matthew 22:37-40, NIV). In observing the value of love and life, Susan should continue with the pregnancy and keep the child, trusting in the love of God for her and the child or at the very least, continue with the pregnancy and put the child up for adoption giving the child hope to not only love but to also be
There are many whys and wherefores that may stem behind a reason for a woman to choose to have an abortion in today’s world. Reason’s may include a woman being raped, a teen pregnancy, pregnancy by incest, unplanned or unexpected pregnancy, pregnancy at a financially unaffordable time or high risk pregnancy. Historically, in China children may have been aborted the second time around as a means of population control, “The abortion gangs often capture women who are pregnant for a second time and arrange for an immediate abortion” (Richards, 1996). Science and popular culture have also joined in giving reasons to abort based on gender selection or by design purposes in creating the perfect baby. All of these may be sound reasons if you’re needing to decide what to do. This paper will examine the Christian worldview in regards to the ethical dilemma, core beliefs, possible resolutions, evaluation and comparison to this highly controversial subject.
Ethical Dilemma
After finding out that Susan is pregnant, she finds out the baby has Down Syndrome and her doctor and professor both advise to …show more content…
This resolution would be based on the Great Commandment given to mankind when Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments”, (Matthew 22:37-40, NIV). In observing the value of love and life, Susan should continue with the pregnancy and keep the child, trusting in the love of God for her and the child or at the very least, continue with the pregnancy and put the child up for adoption giving the child hope to not only love but to also be