Teachings: 1. Cycle of birth, death, and rebirth  Cycle begins at conception 2. The First Precept  I will avoid harming or killing sentient beings 3. Avoid generating bad karma

The Noble Eightfold Path: 1. Right Action  Not to harm or kill others 2. Right Intention  Doing things for the right reasons

Tibetan Buddhist views on human life:  Very rare to be reborn in human form  Therefore human life is precious  Destroying will generate bad karma

Dalai Lama: “Abortion is the same as taking the life of a living being and as such is not a just action. However, there may be exceptional situations ... If the child will be born with severe abnormalities or where the mother’s life is in danger. It depends on the intention behind the action.”

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Sentient = feels pleasure and pain When does the foetus become sentient? Is it okay to have an abortion before that point?

The Bible does not say anything specifically about abortion, so what Christians think depends on how they interpret what is written. The passages about sanctity of life are relevant as is supporting everyone involved.

Roman Catholics believe that abortion is always wrong. They think that life begins at conception and argue that contraception is wrong as it interferes with God’s plan.

Anglicans are against abortion but may allow it in specific situations. Usually this is occasions like rape, if the foetus is deformed or if there is a risk to the

Many Christian groups feel so strongly about this issue that they protest, and campaign against abortion. Pro life or for life groups want to make it illegal.

REMEMBER! The Bible doesn’t say anything directy about rights of the foetus, adoption, fostering, rape, disability of the foetus, poverty, quality of life etc. Do not use teachings to give general views on abortion. It is up to you to make them relevant to the statement.

Christian view and teaching:

A woman has cancer and needs chemotherapy. If she waits until the baby is born it would be too late. Buddhist view and teaching:

Christian view and teaching:

A woman forgot to take precautions and is now pregnant. She doesn’t want a baby. Buddhist view and teaching:

Christian view and teaching:

A woman has been raped and is now pregnant. She doesn’t want the baby nor can she face going through the nine months of pregnancy.

Buddhist view and teaching:

Christian view and teaching:

The woman has the right to choose an abortion

Buddhist view and teaching:

Christian view and teaching:

Poor quality of life is a good reason for an abortion Buddhist view and teaching:

Christian view and teaching:

It is right to abort an unwanted baby.

Buddhist view and teaching:

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