i would like to know what people think of abortion.?

Question

Is it justified for someone to do it if they feel they are not emotionally and financially ready to raise a child?

Answer 1

Jeremiah 20:17
For he did not KILL me in the WOMB, with my mother as my grave, her womb enlarged forever.

Jeremiah 1:5
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; "

Psalms 139: 17? For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

Psalms 119:73
Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.

Answer 2

What do people think about abortion? All that I can tell you is that very few people feel "neutrally" about it, and they tend to be very passionate about one side or the other.

Those who won't get abortions, themselves, for moral reasons almost always want to have a say in other women's decisions, as well.

OTOH, those who believe that abortion is not problematic very rarely believe that even "unfit mothers" should be forced to have abortions, in the way that those who are against abortions feel that pregnant women should be forced to give birth.

Lots of people will say that if one is not emotionally or financially able to raise a child, then the mother should carry the child to term and then adopt it out. (And THEN a whole bunch of people will say, "Oh, HOW can you give up your precious baby, whom you carried under your heart for nine months?!")

And almost none of the pro-life folks has any sympathy whatsoever for the fact that gestating a baby takes a LOT out of a woman and that a woman's body is often never the same after having given birth (although it's rarer nowadays, women can even die from pregnancy and birth). Even the women who are mothers, themselves, and who know what's involved, usually have no sympathy with someone who's not willing to go through the process with an unwanted/unplanned pregnancy. Still other people feel that pregnancy is a proper price to pay for sexual activity and trying to get out of the consequences is morally wrong, especially since an "innocent child" has to die. What it really boils down to is whether or not one believes that abortion is equivalent to murdering someone who's already been born and that a "potential" life is equivalent to an "actual" life.

I, personally, never wanted kids, and I got sterilized ASAP. But if I had gotten accidentally pregnant, despite my best efforts to not do so, I would not have considered gestating the pregnancy to term--getting an abortion was a foregone conclusion.

Answer 3

It's a very personal decision. So I'll leave the choice up to you.
Only you have to live with your decision. The people who recommend adoption won't adopt an unwanted child for the same reasons. They want someone else to do it.
The people who regret an abortion made the wrong choice. I know some women who don't regret it because it was the right decision for them.

They had an ad on TV where this woman was regretting an abortion and saying she was wrong. It came across as I made my choice now I want to make yours. It was OK for me but now that I know better it's wrong for you.
They ran it for a few months before the hypocrisy became evident. They re-edited the ad. Then the same woman said she was glad she didn't get her abortion back then when she was thinking of it. Every time it comes on I reach for the remote control.
I don't like abortion but I hate the pro lifers. It's a free country and it's legal. Make your own choice.
As an American I feel it's my duty to promote freedom for all.
Drive a gas guzzler, burn a flag, marry a gay and have an abortion if that's what you want.

My big bear ron.. That's the dumbest reply ever.

Answer 4

Abortion is legalized murder.

Conception begins human life. The embryo has its own DNA, own closed circulatory system, own brain, seperate blood, etc.

The mother cares for, and feeds the baby with both oxygen and food through a cord, much like she will with a bottle or spoon...there is very little difference, except when born the baby uses its own lungs -- which is not the definition of life.

The baby did not ask to be conceived, and if aborted, is the innocent victim, regardless of the conception circumstances.

I am OK with abortion if a real life and death issue exists with the mother in birthing (or carrying) the child. However, there are millions of abotions that either point to the fact that pregnancy is one of the most risky practices to a woman's health, or most abortions are not necessary.

With my wife in the health profession, I can say from experience, most abortions are performed because someone, usually the primary caregiver -- the Mom, has made the decision out of convenience or embarrasment issues. In other words, most babies are murdered because the mom did not want bothered with it, or was embarassed to have it -- parents might find out. This is a shame, and in my opinion, the barbarians cared for their young better than us.

As far as I'm concerned killing someone because you do not think their life will be worth living, or they will be either too much burden or embarassment to you, is murder, unless the life of the Mom is truly compromised. Why not take all the 3 and 4 years old that have already demonstrated a burden on society, and drill a hole in their head and suck their brains into a sink...oh, I guess that would be illegal...sorry.

And then you get the self-righteous that claim its their body and they'll do with it as they wish. I'm afraid there is a separate baby in there that completely depends upon you. You should have thought of the consequences sooner...or I guess that might require too much responsibility. That viewpoint is just reckless irresponsibility -- immaturity -- with a big cup of self-centeredness. You know, Hilter felt all of Europe was his too, and did as he pleased. Millions died...is there much difference in the outcome with abortion?

Adoption is always an option to abortion.

Answer 5

NO just because some one does not feel ready financially ot emotionally to raise a child does not make it right to kill the child. There are alot of people who will gladly adopt and raise the child as their own. I am one who would gladly do that. I was told for 6 years that I would never have children and spent that 6 years heartbroken. I had a brother who got a girlfriend pg and I offered to adopt and raise the child my brother said yes and I was excited and then I found out the girl killed the baby. She wanted my brother to pay for it and he refused as he did not want his child killed, but he could not stop her. In the end I got my problem fixed and have 9 children whom I love very much and I would still take another to Love and to keep the child from a horrrible death/. The child did not ask to be broght into the world so why should he or she have to pay with their life for youe mistrake? There is no good reason for death of an innocent child there are too many good alternatives.R emember I will gladly and loving and without judgement take a chld to love as my own I am serious.

Answer 6

No, it is never justified to kill an innocent human being. When someone becomes pregnant, they have a child, whether they are ready or not. The circumstances of their life are not the child's fault, and the child should not be punished by death. Please take a look at the sites below for more information:

Photos of Abortions:
http://www.cbrinfo.org/Resources/pictures.html

A Four-Minute, Must-See Video on Abortion:
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-4-video.html

Information on All Aspects of Abortion:
http://Abort73.com

Photos and Facts About Prenatal Development:
http://www.justthefacts.org/clar.asp
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-2-prenatal.html
http://www.studentsforlife.uct.ac.za/foetal%20dev%20photos.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm

Pain Perception in the Unborn:
http://www.advocatesfortheinnocent.com/fetalpain.html

Abortion Stories:
http://abortiontv.com/Words/truestoriesfrom-mothers.htm
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-G-2-testimony.html

Abortion Risks:
http://afterabortion.info/complic.html
http://www.abortionfacts.com/reardon/effect_of_abortion.asp
http://www.standupgirl.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=218&Itemid=40

Abortion Deaths:
http://www.lifedynamics.com/Pro-life_Group/Pro-choice_Women
http://www.afterabortion.info/news/abortiondeaths.html
http://www.lifeissues.org/ru486/deaths.htm

Free, Confidential Pregnancy Help (including referrals for financial, medical, legal, and housing assistance; free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds; free maternity and baby supplies; pregnancy, parenting, and adoption information; counseling and emotional support):
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp

Support for Pregnant Teens:
http://standupgirl.com/site/index.php

Support for Pregnant College and Career Women:
http://www.nurturingnetwork.org

Answer 7

I'm not keen on abortion. I would only consider it ok if the pregnancy could compromise the health of the mother or the quality of life for the child. It's best to have genetic testing done before having a child, but it's not realistic since many women or married couples only think about having children and not about the abnormalities which may occur from fertilization/pregnancy.

Answer 8

I was in the same situtation 30 yrs ago and I will tell you it is a decision you will live with for the rest of your life I chose to have the abortion and have regreated it all my life. I still wonder how they would look today what they would have been like. Its very hard to live with at least for me and it has been 30 years but the thoughts stay with you and the wondering and longing never leave oh yes you go on living but you never forgive yourself and you do miss and wonder what could have been so I beleave to have the baby and give it to someone who is ready then at least you don't feel like you made the decision to end a life.I will tell you its the hardest thing to live with.

Answer 9

i thinks abortion is wrong if u can make mistakes and have sex its not the unborn child's fault for your mistakes life is a gift the greatest gift of all no one is truly ready for a baby but when u finally see this little baby which is part of u needs u and will love u intently all the worries disappear abortion should only be an option if you or the child are in danger or suffering or if the child is badly disabled

Answer 10

My name is not God so that decision isn't mine!
We are not our own.
He has purposed us before we were ever formed in our mothers womb.
Sometimes your biggest mistakes turn out to be your greatest blessings.
If you give God what you do have (your heart, small offerings, time, and your love) He will give you what you do not have.
Bing a parent isn't easy, I've done it now for 8 1/2 years with 2 children and daddy is gone, but I did consider that option with child #2 when he left me pregnant for another woman. I can say thank you Lord that I made the right choice and she is here with me today. My children give me purpose, strength and determination. Above all their love is abundant and pure. A true gift from God!
Much Love and Many Blessings; We will be praying for this decision

Answer 11

yes, it's my decision whether the time is right, for whatever
reason, nobody else should be able to tell you that you have
to do something that you don't want to do and that will affect
you for the next 20 years It's a most personal decision that
you have to make that will affect you, mentally, physically,
emotionally and financially