Susan Should Not Abort The Baby

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Based on the Christian worldview statements above, it seems that from the Christian perspective Susan should not abort the baby. Regardless of the situation, Susan needs to have the baby, but Susan doesn’t necessarily need keep the baby. If Susan does not want the child and knows that family is willing to provide the love needed for a Child who will most likely have Down Syndrome, then there is basis for her to give the child up according the Christian worldview. Another option would be for Susan to just keep her child and work through the issues and problems they will face as a family because of the baby.
Arguably, either option can be justified underneath the Christian worldview. Some would argue that giving the baby up would also be selfish

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