Taking Innocent Lives

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Taking Innocent Lives
            Globally, abortion claims two billion lives each year and has cost the world untold value in the loss of scientist, artists, educators and others who may have contributed to the cause of humanity. Abortion is defined in several ways all of which stop a pregnancy, which is senseless when adoption is a much better option for anyone in an unwanted pregnancy. That child may be a burden to you but to someone else, it is a blessing and miracle especially to those who can’t have children of their own. That is why one of the main features of Christianity teachings is its emphasis on human life that is valuable and should be protected at every stage. Abortion will always be a controversial topic in which everyone will agree on. In the middle of a controversy, two groups will come on the scene. They are referred to as pro-life and pro-choice.
            Pro-life supporters claim that life begins at conception, therefore, abortion at any stage in the pregnancy is murder. They believe that life is valuable and an unborn baby has the same rights as the mother. On the other hand, pro-choice supporters claim that it is the women’s right to choose what she does with her body. These pro-abortionists claim that anti-abortionists are against the right of women and free choice rather than the termination of the fetus (Head,1). I am for the rights of women and believe that they should have control over their body but, I am also for the rights of an unborn baby and believe that they should have the chance to live a full life. 96% of pro-life are Christians and since abortion is meant to end the life of a child, Christians regard it as a moral disorder.
            Religion plays a significant role in abortion. In Psalm chapter 139 and verse 13 it says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm, 106). This verse is from the point view of a psalmist, David, who is talking to God. David was a man after God’s own heart, therefore can be inferred to have had a lot of God’s wisdom and understanding. David points out that God created us and knew everything about us from the time we were in our mother’s womb. Also in Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 11 it says, “For I know the thoughts I have for you” declares the lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah, 65). Therefore, God has a plan for that infant from the time it is conceived. In Exodus chapter twenty verse thirteen it states, “You shall not murder.” This verse includes a fetus. There are other options women can consider. For instant, adoption is a wonderful choice because it takes the baby off your hands and gives it to someone who will love it and care for it.
            While adoption and abortion are both difficult choices, women think abortion will be the easiest and quickest solution to their unplanned pregnancy. One reason they do not consider adoption is simply because they do not understand all the facts. Today’s adoptions are much different from those in the past. If you choose adoption, you are in control of the adoption process and get to choose the adoptive family who will raise your child. You will receive yearly pictures and letters from your child and may even maintain a relation with the family and your child (Brannagan,1). Although adoptive parents may not have a biological connection with the child, they are capable of raising a baby and providing loving care. Many adopted children grow up with the understanding that they were loved enough by their biological mother to be given to adoptive parents. While abortion is final, adoption is just the beginning.
            The topic of abortion gives rise to moral objectives based on a fetus’s right to life. While an expecting mother may not be in the best position to raise a child, it is questionable whether the death of that unborn child is a justifiable solution to the problem. Although an abortion may be necessary to save the life of an expectant mother in some situations, one may argue that abortion should not be an escape route for those who have failed to take responsibility with regards to suitable protection from unwanted pregnancies. 











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