If you look up the word abortion, it's original meaning is actually "an abomination."
And that usually reflects on the new, modern definition of abortion, which is to terminate a pregnancy because it is unwanted or inconvenient for the parents.
I think abortion should only be used when the life of the mother is at risk if the baby is born. Otherwise, abortion is clearly murder.
Listen up, people. This is an old lesson told many times before - the safest way to avoid
getting pregnant is to avoid having sex. The second safest way is to use the rhythm method plus a condom just-in-case. The third safest way is to avoid
unprotected sex, and to use a rubber or a diaphragm or some spermicide or some kind of pill.
But if you become pregnant, it is definitely morally wrong to proceed with an abortion if the reason is simply because it's an "unwanted pregnancy" or because "you can't afford it."
There are other options, such as adoption, that can be used. Also, I believe that
in the long run, the parents will both be more satisfied and feel better if they avoid the abortion route.
The number of abortions carried out since Roe V. Wade was passed is estimated around 40 million. The actual numbers could very well be higher as people don't usually divulge this
information. Imagine how many of those murdered
unborn children could have grown up to become excellent leaders,
scientists, doctors, and helpers for society.