Anti Abortion:

Anti Abortion thought views abortion as the process by which the developing child is removed from a mother's womb as an act of violence against the unborn child as well as the woman about to have a baby. A highly controversial and debatable subject.

The Moral Right to Choose?

A morally fundamental and basic question raised in support of anti abortion arguments is what right do humans have to curtail the life of something that providence has created?

Another moral argument frequently raised is the belief that if providence has given, it shall arrange for it also. This means that if a child has been brought on earth, he or she should be given a full chance to live a life, so as to allow the fulfillment of God's plan.

Consider the Loss

An abortion is an unforgettable event. It wreaks havoc with the psychology and future life of the entire family. The woman who has lost her child will never be the same. And while the woman may be the hardest hit, one must also consider the mental and emotional state of the entire family. Only the woman undergoes the physical abortion, but mentally and emotionally it is the entire family who loses a part of their collective mind and body forever.

The Bottom Line

The straightforward anti-abortion argument is:

1. It is always wrong to kill innocent persons;
2. The fetus is an innocent person;
3. Abortion kills fetuses;
4. Conclusion, therefore abortion is morally wrong.

For an excellent presentation of the basic arguments against abortion, we recommend this site: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/2517/abortiona.html