CHRISTIAN-ETHICS-Reporting PPT_GROUP-3.pdf

Abortion and Christianity

1. Christianity
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AND ABORTION
CHRISTIAN ETHICS/ GROUP 3
PRESENTED BY: Cablao Danielle, Geronimo Jeremie, Obioha
kenneth and Taborda Garnette
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2. G R O U P M E M B E R S:
LEADER: OBIOHA, KENNETH
CABLAO, DANIELLE ANN
GERONIMO, JEREMIE
TABORDA, GARNETTE ANNE

3. CHRISTIANITY
AND ABORTION?
The stance on abortion within Christianity varies among denominations and
individuals. Some Christian groups oppose abortion, viewing it as incompatible
with the sanctity of life, while others believe in certain circumstances, such as
when the mother's life is at risk or in cases of rape or incest, abortion may be
acceptable. It's a complex and deeply personal issue for many Christians, often
influenced by their interpretation of scripture and religious teachings.
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4. The Bible has a lot to say about how God values
life. God is the author of life (Genesis 1:27), and
Scripture clearly indicates that He forms children
in their mother’s womb. Therefore, at Christ
Fellowship, we advocate the sanctity of all human
life—from the womb to the tomb.
Even through intense struggles, Job reminds us
that life is a gift from God, and He looks for every
opportunity to show us kindness and guidance.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE
SAY ABOUT THE NATURE
AND VALUE OF LIFE?

5. Job 10:8-13
Your hands shaped me and made me.
Will you now turn and destroy me?
Remember that you molded me like clay.
Will you now turn me to dust again? Did
you not pour me out like milk and curdle
me like cheese, clothe me with skin and
flesh and knit me together with bones
and sinews? You gave me life and
showed me kindness, and in your
providence watched over my spirit.

Bible Verse

6. Exodus 20:13
As one of the 10 Commandments, God
teaches that He values and protects
life, and if someone wrongfully takes it,
they will be held accountable.

Bible Verse

7. WHAT DO CHRISTIANS
THINK ABOUT ABORTION?
One of the most important things to mention here is
that Christians believe in the sanctity of life- that is
that they believe that life is special and sacred. They
believe that individuals are made In God's Image, and
that life is a gift from God and should therefore be
protected. They also believe that every life is created
for a purpose.

8. -Christians have diverse opinions about abortion. Some
Christians believe that life begins at conception and
consider abortion to be morally wrong.

-The Bible has a lot to say about abortion and the preborn. It
consistently proclaims the utmost importance of protecting
life in the womb. This portrayal is found in the Old and New
Testament, particularly in the Psalms and in the life of Jesus
while resting in Mary’s womb (Psalm 139, Psalm 51, Luke 1).

9. Common
specific reason
for abortion

10. FAILED CONTRACEPTIVE
When contraception fails, it can
result in an unintended pregnancy,
leading some individuals to consider
abortion as a way to manage their
reproductive health and future.

11. When a pregnancy occurs within a
relationship that is unstable, unhealthy, or
otherwise problematic, individuals may
consider abortion for several reasons.
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

12. And God said, “Let there be a vault
between the waters to separate water from
water.” So God made the vault and
separated the water under the vault from
the water above it. And it was so. God
called the vault “sky.” And there was
evening, and there was morning—the
second day.
FINANCIAL STATUS

13. When faced with an unintended
pregnancy, individuals may consider
their financial situation and how it
would impact their ability to care for
a child.
MARITAL STATUS & SOCIAL
NORMS

14. And God said, “Let there be a vault
between the waters to separate water from
water.” So God made the vault and
separated the water under the vault from
the water above it. And it was so. God
called the vault “sky.” And there was
evening, and there was morning—the
second day.
CAREER/EDUCATION

15. And God said, “Let there be a vault
between the waters to separate water from
water.” So God made the vault and
separated the water under the vault from
the water above it. And it was so. God
called the vault “sky.” And there was
evening, and there was morning—the
second day.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS

16. CHRISTIAN VIEWS
ON ABORTION
Christians, like the members of the other main world religions, have
important beliefs about life and these ideas influence their views on
abortion. However, Christians disagree about whether abortion
should ever be allowed and, if it is, about the circumstances in
which it can be allowed.

17. ALL CHRISTIANS
BELIEVE THAT
- Life is a gift from God: in the Book of Isaiah (in the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament), God is
described as ‘He who made you and formed you in the womb’ (Isaiah chapter 42, verse 2).
- Each person is special to God: in St Matthew’s Gospel (in the New Testament), chapter 6, verse
26, Jesus said ‘Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store food in barns, yet
your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?’
- The killing of human beings is wrong. ‘You shall not murder’ is one of the Ten Commandments
(see Exodus chapter 20, verse 13), on which Jews and Christians base their lives.

18. PRO- LFE AND
PRO- CHOICE
- Views on abortion are often characterized as falling into two groups
which are ‘Pro-Life’ and ‘Pro-Choice’.
-A complex mix of religious, ethical, social, medical and legal issues
have a bearing on the decision-making process. What may appear, to
some Christians, to be a straightforward choice in principle, is
complicated by the personal circumstances of the case and the need
for compassion and understanding of the mother’s situation.

19. Thank you!