Explain two contrasting Christian views on abortion in contemporary Great Britain. (4)

Some more liberal Protestant Christians, such as those who belong to the Church of England, view abortion as wrong due to humans terminating life being a contradiction to moral law, but as permissible in certain circumstances, such as where the continuation of the pregnancy threatens the life of the mother.The Catholic Church and its followers, however, believe that unique human life and potential begins when the woman's egg is fertilised by a male sperm, and therefore that deliberate abortion is a grave moral wrong, on the basis of natural law and the written word of God.

BF
Answered by Bea F. Religious Studies tutor

12171 Views

See similar Religious Studies GCSE tutors

Related Religious Studies GCSE answers

All answers ▸

In Buddhism, what are the five precepts? And why do they matter?


There is no evidence for God, so belief in God is irrational. Discuss.


'War is never right' Assess this statement.


Describe the role of the serpent in the story of the Fall.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning