Transcript 10 Arguments Against Abortion

Conscientious Objection
Against Abortion
PRESENTED BY:
PASTOR F.M MDOLO
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
 10 ARGUMENTS AGAINST ABORTION 1
 10 ARGUMENTS AGAINST ABORTION 2
 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
 RIGHTS- SANC,DENOSA , DFL
 WHAT IS EXPECTED
10 Arguments Against Abortion
 1. Is akin to murder as it is the act of taking human life.
Abortion is in direct defiance of the sanctity of human
life
2. No civilized society permits one human to
intentionally harm or take the life of another human
3. Adoption is a viable alternative to abortion and there is
no such thing as an unwanted child.
4. An abortion can result in medical complications later
in life
5. In the instance of rape and incest, Abortion punishes
the unborn child who committed no crime.
PROLIFE: 10 Arguments Against Abortion
 6. Abortion should not be used as another form of
contraception.
7.Preventing the risk of unwanted pregnancy through the
responsible use of contraception or, if that is not
possible, through abstinence.
8. Citizens who pay taxes are opposed to abortion,
therefore it's morally wrong to use tax payers money to
fund abortion.
9. Those who choose abortions are often minors or young
women with insufficient life experience to understand
fully what they are doing. Many have lifelong regrets
afterwards.
10. Abortion frequently causes intense psychological pain
and stress.
1. Cost of Abortions
 The Ministry of Health claimed that the 45
000 women treated in public hospitals for
incomplete abortions each year is costing the
state R19 million.
 In terms of the economy, abortion
undermines future growth. It is still too early
for us to see the effects now, but the
disastrous consequences are going to be
visable very soon.
2. Backstreet Abortions Increase
 Will those who perform these abortions have either the
equipment or the knowledge to deal with complications
that may occur? Count the cost in terms of money and
human lives that will result from botched legal abortions.
In at least three countries, the criminal abortion rate has
actually risen since legalisation. Legalised abortion moves
the back alley abortionists into the front office where their
trade can be practised without fear of criminal
prosecution."3
 Dr Christopher Tietze, an abortion advocate, concedes:
"Although one of the major goals of the liberalisation of
abortion laws in Scandinavia was to reduce the incidence of
illegal abortion, this was not accomplished.
3. Parallels between Abortion & Slavery
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Slavery in centuries past and abortions in this century were
defended and promoted. Slaves were the property of the
owner. He could buy, or sell, or even kill them. "Don't force
your morality on the slave owner. He has the right to
choose to own slaves if he wishes." But those who support
abortion argue that those who have a moral objection to
abortion, don't have to have abortions. The pro-abortionists
say: "No one is forcing you to have an abortion. But don't
force your morality on the mother. She has a right to
choose to kill her developing baby if she wishes."
4. Indisputable Medical Evidence - the
Unborn baby is a Human Being
 Time Magazine and Rand McNally's Altlas of the Body states,
"In fusing together, the male and female gametes produce a
fertilised single cell, the zygote, which is the start of a new
individual." 7
Everything that determines the individuality and originality of
a person is established at conception. The first single cell
contains the entire genetic blueprint in all its complexity.
 The heart starts beating between 18 and 25 days. * Electrical
brainwaves have been recorded at 43 days on an EEG
 At 11-12 weeks, the baby is sensative to heat, touch, light and
noise. All body systems are working. He weighs about 28g and
is 6-7.5 cm long.
5. Abortion Aggravates Child Abuse
 A study by Dr Phillip Ney, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of
Christ Church, New Zealand, clearly pointed to the fact that abortion
(and its acceptance of the violence of killing the unborn) lowered a
parent's psychic resistance to violence and abuse of the born.9
A landmark study of 674 abused children was conducted by
University of Southern California professor,, among abused
children, a significantly higher percentage were 'unwanted
children' compared to the percentage of 'wanted children' in
society at large."
It is illogical to argue that a child is protected from abuse through
abortion since abortion is the most horrific form of child abuse.
6. Even Legal Abortions are Unsafe
7. Increase in Breast Cancer
 "Every study of induced abortions performed before the first
live birth is consistent with an initial increase in risk of at
least 50 percent," reports Dr Joel Brind, professor of endocrinology
at Baruch College, City University of New York, who is also a breast
cancer researcher on staff at Beth Israel Hospital and Mount Sinai
Hospital in New York City. He has also submitted his research on this
subject to the Journal of the American Medical Association for peer
review (Nov 1993).
If the pregnancy continues to full term the woman's breasts are then
fully mature, the cells stop dividing rapidly and this counterbalances
the initial surge of oestrogen. However, if the woman has an abortion,
that natural process is interrupted. Her breast cells remain immature
and are more susceptible to breast cancer.
8. Most South Africans Oppose Abortion
 A professional survey done by the Mark Data arm of
Human Sciences Research Council in September and
October 1995 shows that the public were strongly opposed
to abortion.
Legalised abortion was rejected by the following huge
percentages by supporters of the various political parties:
ANC: 76.8%, Freedom Front: 75.2%, IFP: 74.6%, DP:
40.5% and others 72.8%. A survey commissioned by the
Centre for Policy Studies produced similar results.
 Dr S A Nkomo, an ANC member, acknowledged that most
of the public submissions were against abortion on
demand, but dismissed them because they 'came largely
from Christians'.
9. The Overpopulation Argument
 The commonly accepted ideology states that this world is
overpopulated, this is the reason for poverty and
oppression in the world and the way to solve these
problems is to control the population.
However, is the world really overpopulated? Can we not
feed ourselves? In his book "Exploding Population Myths"
Jim Peron conclusively proves that the population is not
the problem:
but the reasons for this tend to be political...[for example]
Zimbabwe has seen a massive decline in food production
since independence, as have most of the emerging nations
of Africa.
10. The Bible Declares the Sanctity of
Human Life
 Genesis 9:6 states that we are made in God's image and
therefore our lives are precious and whoever takes the life
of another human being, forfeits the right to his own life.
We are made by God; "For you created my inmost being.
You knit me together in my mother's womb....Your eyes
say my unformed body." Psalm 139:13-16 (cf: Is 44:24;
Acts 17:24-25; Psalm 100:3; Job 10:8-12)
The Bible also teaches "Speak up for those who
cannot speak for themselves...defend the rights of
the poor and needy." Proverbs 31:8-9 (cf Ps 82:3-4).
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10. The Bible Declares the Sanctity of
Human Life
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Because all life was created by God and belongs
to Him, no one has the right to murder another
human being. "You shall not murder." Exodus
20:13. The Lord hates hands that shed innocent
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Health Professional’s Rights
The constitutional rights – right to
 Freedom of conscience, Religion, thought, Belief and
opinion. (15.1)
 Right of expression. (16.1)
 Equal before law, equal protection and benefits of
the law. (9.1)
 Not to be unfairly discriminated directly or
indirectly. (9.3)
 Conscientious Objection
Health Professional’s Rights
The rights of Nurses – SANC
 Conscientious Objection
 Inform the employer in writing timeously
 Not interfere with the safety of the patient / interupt
his / her treatment and nursing
 DENOSA – protected as a member
 Doctors For Life – Legal representation
What is expected of Healthcare Professionals
 Sign the Conscientious Objection Register and keep
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copy
Send copy to employer
Fax / Email duplicate to Doctors For Life
When patient comes – State your Conscientious
Objection, but
Stabilise patient and pass to the abortionist
Report to Doctors For Life when intimidated / when
in trouble