3. The fetus is just a part of the pregnant woman’s body, like her tonsils or appendix.
Genetically, this has been proven untrue for several years now. Every cell in the mother’s tonsils, appendix, heart, lungs, etc., share the genetic code or 46 chromosomes. The unborn child also has a genetic code on its 46 chromosomes that is distinctly different from the mother. Every cell of his body is uniquely his, each one different than every cell of his mother’s body. Often, the blood type is different, and about half the time the gender is different.
Dr. John David, a leading geneticist states, “It is a well established fact that a genetically distinct human being is brought into existence at conception. |
The zygote has 46 chromosomes genetically distinct from the mother and the father. The newly conceived individual possesses all the necessary information for a self-directed development. Like a toddler and adolescent, the terms ‘embryo’ and ‘fetus’ do not refer to non-humans, but to humans at particular stages of development.”
4. What about a woman who is pregnant due to rape or incest. Can she have an abortion?
Pregnancy due to rape is extremely rare. If hormones are given within 24 hours of rape, ovulation can be prevented, thus fertilization is avoided. God did not specify rape as being an excuse for murder. A child is a child, regardless of his/her conception. |
5. What about a woman whose life is threatened by pregnancy or childbirth?
God has not specified this situation either, thereby compelling us to use the common sense He gave us. When two lives are threatened and only one can be saved, doctors must always save that life, otherwise, both will be lost.
6. What about a woman whose unborn baby is diagnosed as deformed or handicapped?
“The blind is not be blamed, the crippled is not to be blamed, nor the handicapped is to be blamed.: (24:61)
Obviously, He expects them to live!
Shakira K., M.D .
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