Respect For Life

Question 1

Respect

Answer 1

To have a high regard for someone or something and to treat each other with great care

Question 2

Life

Answer 2

The state or quality of being alive

Question 3

Abortion

Answer 3

An operation to end a pregnancy by removing a foetus, and unborn child, from the womb

Question 4

What does the law say about abortion in Ireland?

Answer 4

Abortion in Ireland is against the law, unless the pregnancy in danger is the life of the woman, and this includes suicide. But, a woman is entitled to information on abortion services abroad

Question 5

What did the five major world religions believe about abortion?

Answer 5

1. Life is a gift

2. Life is sacred

Question 6

What are some of the arguments for abortion?

Answer 6

• Every woman has the right to decide what happens to her own body
• If a woman becomes pregnant due to rape or incest
• If the child will be born with a disability - quality of life is important
• If there is a risk to the physical or mental health of the expectant mother
• A woman should not be forced to carry a child that is unwonted

Question 7

What are some of the arguments against abortion?

Answer 7

• The foetus has a right to life
• The trauma doesn’t change the fact that the child in the womb is a human being
• All children need love and care, a disabled child just needs more love and care
• Counselling services are available to help expectant mothers
• Every child is wanted. There are many childless couples who would gladly adopt the child