Is Abortion Morally Right or Wrong

When the beginning of life actually occurs is clearly not a topic to be taken lightly in today’s modern world. Majority of the population’s answers to this question are based on each individuals opinion and is supported by what they believe. In general, there are two sides of the argument. One is that life begins at the time of conception. The other belief is that life doesn’t begin until the drawing of the first breath. The true dilemma here is not the accurate pinpointing of life’s beginning, but the questions that accompany this topic and each individuals desire to do the right thing, the moral thing. While one point of view allows for abortion the other does not. The issue raises many questions of morality. Is abortion moral? When does it become murder? When is it permissible? (Life of the mother at stake / A product of rape). Should it be the mother’s choice? Many arguments for both sides pull from scripture and scientific articulations.

Ever since the case of Roe v. Wade in 1973, abortion has been one of the most contentious issues in our society. In some cases people think abortion is murder, in others, it’s reasonable for some cases. Then there are people who use it just to take advantage of it. The legal stance of abortion is a hot topic in today’s society.

Abortion, according to dictionary.com (2014) is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. When it comes to abortion many ethical issues, and questions become a great concern. Some questions of great concern are: is abortion morally wrong? Should abortion be illegal? Is the fetus an innocent person? What’s the right of the mother or father in abortion situations? This research paper will be focusing on some facts about abortion and why the women should have the right to decide if she wants to have a baby or have an abortion. If a woman wants to have an abortion she should

Our world today is full of unsolved, divisive and controversial issues. Most of them relate to our morals, ethics, and religion, thus creating a very strong, “good” and “bad” side. One of the most controversial moral problems would be abortion and whether or not it should be banned. Similar to the Chinese Yin and Yang sign, abortion has a very prominent black and white side but also contains traces of each in the alternating colour. This shows that if you were to come to any kind of conclusion on abortion, there would still be a downside to it, and that is primarily why the world cannot agree if this sensitive and emotional issue should be prohibited. I do not believe abortion is morally wrong. It is a woman’s personal

What do you think of the relation between the law and morality regarding abortion? Do you think that if abortion is immoral, it thus ought to be illegal, or if morally permissible then it ought to be for this reason legally permissible? Explain.

Faye Wattleton, the longest reigning president of the largest abortion provider in the world - Planned Parenthood- argued as far back as 1997 that everyone already knows that abortion kills. She proclaims the following in an interview with Ms. Magazine:

Is abortion ethical? There are certain situations where it could be, such as not being able to carry the baby to term due to health concerns, emotional, personal concerns, and financial stability. However, there are certainly many situations where abortion is not ethical due to immature and careless reason between to sexual partners having sex. I believe Abortion can be ethical depending on the circumstances one is in.

Merriam Webster defines abortion as “a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus.” Although that statement seems clear cut, there is a lot of controversy over whether or not abortion is a morally permissible thing to do. Those who refute abortion claim that it is the a violation of a fetus’ right to life. However, the opposite view is that forcing a woman to have a baby is a violation of the right to her own body. The question ultimately comes down to more than whose right is more important and becomes more complicated when certain situations are brought up. After much debate this issue is no longer “is abortion morally right or wrong or should it be legal” but more of “is there a middle ground where both

I was still unable to give an exact answer on the third question, and the video could not help me on this either. When I was young, I think that abortion was very unethical, because it was literally killing lives. But when I getting older, I realized that a lot times, people can be "ethical" was only because they are not in that position. It was not as easy as somebody'e opinion that stop abortion and give birth of the baby, then send the baby to an adoption agencies. How many mothers can really do that? Even though I am not a mother, I can imagine how hard it could be to give her children to another people. I believe for most pregnant women, abortion was a helpless decision for them. However, some women got pregnant was only because their

Is abortion right or wrong? This is a big topic in today’s society. Abortion is always brought up whether it’s religion, politics, or just in a regular conversation. Although, the question remains; is it right or is it wrong? There are many arguments about it. There are an abundant amount of people that argue with each other over this topic. These, however, are opinion-based arguments. There are many points and articles against abortion. There is also information about options for women who regret the decision of making an abortion after it is too late. On the other hand there are a lot of points and articles for abortion.

Throughout time there is always going to be controversy whether abortion is right or wrong. Some people look at abortion as killing an innocent baby but I believe it is not doing any harm being that it is not developed and every situation is different. Abortion is not only for people who do not want to care or cannot care for a child and all points must be understood before making the decision. There are some things in life that are hard to comprehend and this topic is a major event in life that has a lot behind it to understand the points that are being considered. Throughout the paper, the main topic of prochoice will be described and personal valid opinions will be stated along with examples and facts; other points of view will also be included. In this opinion based debate the examples, personal opinions and reasons behind decisions will explain why prolife is not always in the best favor for the baby or mother which is why I support prochoice.

Abortion is defined as “The removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end the pregnancy” (dictionary.com). However, if only the debate over the abortion issue was as easy as the definition listed above. However, similar to most things in life, a statement or opinion is never right nor wrong, but simply left open for clarification. Those who are against abortion believe that abortion is the murder of innocent human beings who aren’t given a chance at life and the ability to function as a normal individual. However, those who are for abortion believe that it is a women’s right to choose what she does to not only her baby but

A contemporary ethical issue which raises many diverse views and perspectives worldwide is abortion. The Catholic Church defines abortion as “the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is sacred from conception until natural death, and the taking of innocent human life, whether born or unborn, is morally wrong.” As the Catholic Church teaches, "Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy

Abortion is one of the most divisive, controversial issues in today’s culture. Generally, there are two main stances one may take regarding the issue. However, many people hold views that are less extreme and do not favor one position or the other. One philosopher, Don Marquis, is against abortion in his essay, “Why Abortion is Immoral.” He opens his paper with the statement that the view of abortion as seriously immoral has not received much support, while the anti-abortion position is supported due to “irrational religious dogma” and a “seriously confused philosophical argument” (Vaughan 317). The basic argument Marquis proposes is presented as:

The philosophical community has remained at debate over the prospect of abortion, and whether it is ethically sound. The debate has caused many philosophers to share their input on whether killing fetuses is morally right or wrong. For instance, Judith Thomson describes various cases to enhance the argument that abortion is morally permissible in distinct situations. In contrast, Don Marquis asserts the idea that it is wrong to kill anything with a future, encompassing fetus life. I will argue for the moral permissibility of abortion in the case of rape, when there is a danger to the mother’s own right to life, and in the case of accidental pregnancy after consensual sex with protection, considering Thomson’s examples of the Violinist case and the People-Seeds case. First, I will explain Thomson’s two cases and justify the strength of her argument. Then I will discuss the value of Marquis’ claim of a future like ours and the implications of his argument. Finally, I will assert why the moral wrongness of killing fetuses does not exceed the consequences that arise in each case: rape, when the mother’s right to life is in danger, and when pregnancy occurs after protected, consensual sex.