Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should abortion be legal?
Position‹3 of 3

Abortion should be illegal.

This position holds that abortion should be illegal, as morally and ethically wrong. Its arguments contend that a foetus is a person who can feel pain, that adoption is always an alternative, that many women come to regret abortions, and that it is impermissible within many religious beliefs.

Supporting arguments · 6

  1. Many women regret abortions
    It is very common for women to express sentiments of regret after getting an abortion. On the other hand, women never express regret for choosing to have a child.
  2. Abortion poses health risks to the Mother
    Abortion procedures have been linked to health complications in later life.
  3. A foetus is a person
    A fetus is a living being and thus abortions are a form of murder.
  4. Abortions are not permissible within certain religious beliefs
    Religions view human life as sacred since God created it. By killing an unborn child, people are refusing to acknowledge that only God has the power to end life. Therefore, abortions are not permissible within religion.
  5. A foetus feels pain during an abortion procedure
    Once the spinal reflex is developed at eight weeks, a foetus can feel pain.
  6. Adoption is always an option
    There is no such thing as an unwanted child. Even if the mother cannot support the child, there are extensive waiting lists for families looking to adopt.