The father is just as responsible and affected as the mother. Dr. Theresa Karminski Burke presents this situation by saying that “Many men have reported post-abortion problems such as feelings of grief, helplessness, guilt, sexual dysfunction, substance abuse, self-hatred, fear of relationships, risk-taking, suicidal behavior, depression, greater tendencies toward becoming violent and angry, and a sense of lost manhood. When either a man or a woman carries emotional baggage of an unresolved abortion into a subsequent relationship, it can cause trouble in subtle and even dramatic ways.” One huge negative that comes with abortion is that a couple is likely to split up due to indecisiveness with the baby. One of the two may want an abortion, while the other wants to keep the baby. The struggle between the two and the decision they make can end not only the baby’s life, but also their …show more content…
The abortion right was legalized in 1973 when abortion was allowed in 30 out of 50 states. The legalization became possible because women have a freedom to choose due to the Bill of Rights. In contrast, Willke says “It is necessary to outlaw certain choices. Using the ‘freedom to choose’ excuse can also be said as ‘the choice will harm an innocent person.’” Although abortion is legalized in the United States, God’s law prohibits any type of murder. The Bible says it is wrong to murder, the unborn person is a person. Jesus calls for the children to all come to him. The LORD first calls us from the womb (Christian