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John Paul

Direct abortion; it's a 'grave moral disorder'

Breaks primary precepts

1- worship of God (he alone creates)


2- preservation of life


3- ordered society; threatens basis of a stable society, discriminates against the vulnerable, protection of vulnerable is supported by divine law (often required in Israel)

Catholic Church

Permits it only if the 4 criteria of the principle of double effect are fulfilled; proposed action should be morally neutral


Bad effect may be foreseen but not intended (indirect abortion- to save mothers life)