Abortion (Pro-Life Stance)

Abortion (Pro-Life Stance)

Abortion, is it Right, Wrong, or Does it Matter?

Abortion, it is a sensitive topic. This subject has been a cause of debate for a few years now. It has two outcomes on two very different worldviews. One outcome is the continuation of a lifestyle and supposed rights of all females who simply are either too young or do not want to have a child. The other viewpoint is a little less attractive. This viewpoint states that it is the killing of an unborn baby simply because its life is unwanted by its mother. These viewpoints are headed by two groups known as pro-abortionists and pro-lifers.

The first and more popular view is that of pro-abortionists. The appeal of this view is that of woman’s rights, or more specifically the females right to choose being or not being a mother. Although there are more complicated arguments given such as incest or rape, it all comes down to the right to choose to have the baby or not. The argument for this case is simply a matter of the woman should choose what to do with her body and not any one else. However this is assuming that there is only one body involved, that of   the mother’s. Many pro-abortionists state that it gives the woman their first major life decision that they make themselves, giving a sense of maturity and being in charge of their own life. The justification for this view is that the unborn are not human, or not persons. The evidence given to support such a view is given as follows. The fetus is not aware or conscience yet. With live semi-sentient beings have an awareness of their surroundings, even animals, some assume that a fetus has not become sentient yet, or better explained not human yet.

         

The second more serious view is that of pro-lifers. Those who hold the view of pro-life believe that in fact the unborn is human. They believe abortion is wrong for this reason. Although sometimes taken as a preference this view simply tells the one who holds it what is right or wrong, with the...