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Tiffany Theriault
11-9-2023
Religion 105
Prof. Matthews
Abortion through a Biblical Lens
A Biblical worldview is a viewpoint that bases an individual's worldview on principles
taken straight from the Bible. Biblical worldview shows the presence of a personal, transcendent
God who created the world and all living things on it. The Bible provides a trustworthy source of
guidance and knowledge for living a life of morality that would be pleasing to God. God created
the universe as shown in Genesis 1:1; "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth".
This fundamental idea proves that life has a specific purpose. As Christians, believe in the Fall,
Redemption, and Restoration. The Fall, as it is shown in Genesis 3, recognizes the way sin
entered the world and caused humanity to become broken and fall away from God. Scriptures
like John 3:16; "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever
believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life". This verse demonstrates how redemption
comes through faith in Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ's death and resurrection provide redemption and
peace. According to Revelation 21:1–5, the Biblical worldview promises a future restoration of
creation in which God will make everything new upon His return to Earth.
(WORDS: 201)
Many Christians believe in the sanctity of human life, that life is a sacred gift from God.
This belief is often based on biblical passages that emphasize God's role in the creation of human
beings (e.g., Genesis 1:26-27) and prohibitions against taking innocent life (e.g., Exodus 20:13).
The Ten Commandments, foundational in Judeo-Christian ethics, include the commandment "You
shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13). Some Christians interpret this commandment as extending to
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the unborn, asserting that abortion is a form of taking innocent life. In A Defense of Abortion:
Women's Reproductive Autonomy, written by Judith Thompson, you see that pro-choice
advocates prioritize a woman's right to make decisions about her own body, emphasizing bodily
autonomy and reproductive rights (Thompson 2020). Pro-choice arguments often highlight the
importance of a woman's physical and mental well-being, asserting that restricting access to
abortion can harm women's health which is shown in Abortion Access and Women's Health: An
Empirical Study (Williams 2020). Different Christian denominations may have specific
theological perspectives on when human life begins. Some hold that life begins at conception,
while others may point to later stages of development.
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Conflicting views on the moral and ethical implications of abortion are at the heart of the
argument between pro-life and pro-choice advocates. The sacredness of human life is emphasized
by pro-life advocates, who frequently draw their support from religious convictions, while pro-
choice advocates stress a woman's freedom to make decisions regarding her own body.
In The Sanctity of Life: A Moral and Ethical Analysis Smith states that pro-life advocates argue
that life begins at conception, viewing the unborn as morally equivalent to a living person. This
perspective is often grounded in religious beliefs and biblical interpretations (Smith, 2020). In
Ethical Considerations in the Pro-Life Movement, Johnson states that pro-life proponents assert
the right to life of the unborn, contending that abortion violates this fundamental right (Johnson,
2020). The sanctity of human life is at the center of theological and ethical arguments that support
the Christian perspective on abortion. It is significant to remember that Christians might hold
differing opinions regarding abortion since different Christian groups and people may interpret
biblical teachings and ethical precepts in different ways. Nonetheless, the following components
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Works Cited
Smith, John. "The Sanctity of Life: A Moral and Ethical Analysis." Journal of Ethics and
Morality, vol. 25, no. 2, 2020, pp. 45-62.
Johnson, Mary. "Ethical Considerations in the Pro-Life Movement." Bioethics Review,
vol. 15, no. 3, 2020, pp. 112-130.
Thompson, Judith. "A Defense of Abortion: Women's Reproductive Autonomy."
Feminist Studies, vol. 40, no. 4, 2020, pp. 567-580.
Williams, Emily. "Abortion Access and Women's Health: An Empirical Study." Journal
of Health Policy, vol. 30, no. 1, 2020, pp. 78-95.
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