Should Abortion Be Legal - 1481 Words

Abortion has been around for many years. It is a very popular method to rid the woman’s body of an unborn child. Overtime the laws have changed drastically about abortion and women’s rights. Back in the 13th century abortion was considered homicide and was punishable by hanging. Later it became legal only if it was necessary to save a woman’s life. Eventually things got out of hand and abortion was banned completely, then slowly the laws came back into play after half a century (Rich and Wagner). Abortion for many people is considered okay as long as it is the woman’s choice, but other people think it is wrong and should be considered as murder to a human life. Although abortion is a very hot topic in today’s society is it really the best†¦show more content†¦They are normally involved in pro-choice organizations. Their mission is to try and educate women about abortion in a positive manner and make them feel secure about their decisions. T hey feel that it is the woman’s right to be able to choose what they feel is best. Between these two groups of people there are many contributing factors that make them feel and act the way they do. One of the contributing factors as to why people feel that abortion should be banned completely is their religious beliefs. Religion is a sufficient cause and is a very hot topic just like abortion. Different religions each have their own viewpoints on abortion. According to â€Å"Religious views on abortion† it states that early Christian traditions are against abortion because the Bible repeatedly refers to children before birth as very small/young children. As said in the Bible â€Å"children are a gift from the lord; they are a reward from him† (Psalm 127:3). Therefore children are a gift from God and they should be cherished. Also said in the bible is â€Å"you must not murder† (Exodus 20:13). Another religion, such as Catholics, is against abortion because they believe that life is very sacred. An unborn baby inside a mother’s womb has no voice and no power and is considered innocent. The pro-life believers feel that there are many other options out