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Is this God's word when it comes to abortion?


This church recognizes that there can be sound reasons for ending a pregnancy through induced abortion. The following provides guidance for those considering such a decision. We recognize that conscientious decisions need to be made in relation to difficult circumstances that vary greatly. What is determined to be a morally responsible decision in one situation may not be in another.

In reflecting ethically on what should be done in the case of an unintended pregnancy, consideration should be given to the status and condition of the life in the womb. We also need to consider the conditions under which the pregnancy occurred and the implications of the pregnancy for the woman's life.

An abortion is morally responsible in those cases in which continuation of a pregnancy presents a clear threat to the physical life of the woman.

A woman should not be morally obligated to carry the resulting pregnancy to term if the pregnancy occurs when both parties do not participate willingly in sexual intercourse.[E] This is especially true in cases of rape and incest. This can also be the case in some situations in which women are so dominated and oppressed that they have no choice regarding sexual intercourse and little access to contraceptives. Some conceptions occur under dehumanizing conditions that are contrary to God's purposes.

There are circumstances of extreme fetal abnormality, which will result in severe suffering and very early death of an infant. In such cases, after competent medical consultations, the parent(s) may responsibly choose to terminate the pregnancy. Whether they choose to continue or to end such pregnancies, this church supports the parent(s) with compassion, recognizing the struggle involved in the decision.

Although abortion raises significant moral issues at any stage of fetal development, the closer the life in the womb comes to full term the more serious such issues become.[F] When a child can survive outside a womb, it becomes possible for other people, and not only the mother, to nourish and care for the child. This church opposes ending intrauterine life when a fetus is developed enough to live outside a uterus with the aid of reasonable and necessary technology. If a pregnancy needs to be interrupted after this point, every reasonable and necessary effort should be made to support this life, unless there are lethal fetal abnormalities indicating that the prospective newborn will die very soon.

Our biblical and confessional commitments provide the basis for us to continue deliberating together on the moral issues related to these decisions. We have the responsibility to make the best possible decisions in light of the information available to us and our sense of accountability to God, neighbor, and self. In these decisions, we must ultimately rely on the grace of God

If the church believes that life is precious, they should believe that it is ALWAYS precious. I know several women that were told when they became pregnant they had a good chance of dying because of health issues. They knew that the babies that they were carrying were precious, and gifts from God, and that they would not be pregnant if it was not for God, the creator- so they took that chance and carried their babies to term. Each and every one of those moms that I know are fine. The doctors were wrong. About rape- it is horrible, yes, but should the child get the death penalty for the sin of the father? If I was raped and got pregnant, I don't think that I could raise that child, but I certainly would not take his/her life either. I would place for adoption.
God's word about abortion would be the same no matter how the child was conceived. He/She is still a baby no matter what!

pregenant rape victims = no rights in gods eyes

No. You're wrong, as always. You're wrong...again. Try and get it right.

This again.

Remember to cite the rsource when you copy and paste. And if you're not going to include the footnotes, omit the reference tags ([E], [F]).

NO IT IS THIS
THOU SHALT NOT KILL....DONT MINCE WORDS.

No, but this is:

Yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb. (Hosea 9:16)

Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up. (Hosea 13:16)

Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him. (Numbers 31:17)

This is what the Lord of Heaven鈥檚 Armies has declared: I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from Egypt. Now go and completely destroy the entire Amalekite nation鈥攎en, women, children, babies, cattle, sheep, goats, camels, and donkeys. (1 Samuel 15:2-3)

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