What does the Bible say about abortion, and when does human life begin?
Abortion is not a topic covered in the Bible. The whole focus in Bible times was on reproducing as many children as possible, and children were viewed as real blessings from the Lord. The woman who went childless felt great loss and reproach. Some examples, such as Sarah, Rachel, and Hannah, illustrate this anguish. This was not just because of sexist role playing, but because children provided joy, comfort, support and security for their old age. For Christian families, children still represent joy and comfort. But advances in science, like prenatal diagnosis, have made the situation more complex; rape and sexual deviancy bring pain and distortion. Yet, abortion for many Christians is not the answer. For those who see it as their only way out, the church feels compassion and sorrow, but recognizing free will and choice, encourages members to examine their conscience and act in accordance with it. I’d suggest that you take a look at the church’s guidelines on abortion, which can be fou
