generally in favour of a woman's right to choose to have an abortion

generally opposed to abortion and in favour of the life of the foetus

something that is considered holy, divine or deserving of great respect

an ethical theory which argues that the most loving action should guide decisions in each situation

Christian responses to abortion

Religious education

Christianity and the origins and value of the universe

Christian responses to non-religious accounts

The sanctity of life in Christianity

Christianity and the issue of abortion

Christianity and the issue of euthanasia

Christian responses to euthanasia

Christian beliefs about life after death

Christian responses to issues in the natural world

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.

Matters of life and death

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

because human life is sacred from conception

because the Bible mentions that life has no value

According to 'Evangelium Vitae', why must Catholics oppose abortion?

it is always wrong because life should be preserved

it is acceptable if the mother’s life is at risk

What does Natural Law argue about abortion?

life is sacred and should never be ended under any circumstance

the most loving action should be taken in difficult situations

How might some Anglicans justify abortion?

The belief that life is {{}} means it is given by God and deserves respect.

According to {{}} 20:13, “You shall not murder” suggests that abortion is wrong.

Which ethical theory argues that the most loving action should guide decisions in each situation?

Abortion is the {{}} ending of a pregnancy.

The 1967 Abortion {{}} made abortion legal in the UK under certain conditions.

The belief that a woman should have the right to choose whether to have an abortion is called pro-{{}}.

What is the legal time limit for most abortions in the UK?

do the most loving thing in any situation

Match each stance about abortion to the correct argument.

Christian responses to abortion

Lesson outcome

Content guidance