Abortion is a controversial topic, and one that is far from black-and-white in its complexities. There are many different circumstances and angles to consider. Here are some examples:
- How far along in a pregnancy should it be too late to have an abortion?
- At what point should a fertilized egg be considered a human being – at conception, later in the pregnancy, or at birth?
- Should a man have any say in a woman’s decision to abort or continue with the pregnancy? What about if they’re married? And what about if they’re not married?
- For those who are against abortion, does this include pregnancies caused by rape or incest?
- When health is a big concern in the pregnancy (i.e. either the mother’s health is in danger if she continues, or the baby would be born with major health problems), is abortion acceptable?
Our next few posts will focus on these types of issues in greater detail. What other controversial questions do you consider important in this discussion of abortion???
Although abortion is a very sensitive issue due to the fact that different circumstances bring about different perspectives and emotions in people, I do believe that if we perceive woman's sexuality, bodies, as part of the woman's totality, whole woman, the whole picture; not separate from the woman herself; not an object, but the subject of her own life and existence, then it becomes clear that abortion should be the woman's choice.
ReplyDeleteShould the partner have any saying in the matter? Yes, of course, I would hope so. Abortion is not an easy choice, never easy, never.
Should the state have any control over the woman's body and her choice (specially in the first trimester), I would say no. Abortion is the woman's choice.