Abstract
Abortion and Ensoulment = الإجهاض و نفخ الروح
Highlights
The article in this issue by khitamy, Divergent Views on Abortion and the Period of Ensoulment is interesting and thought provoking.[1]
According to Vishnu Smriti (c. 100 BC to 100 AD), “The destruction of an embryo is tantamount to the killing of a holy or learned person” as quoted by Chandrasekhar in his book
The Catholic Church opposes abortion because it believes that life is sacred and inviolable.[5]
Summary
The article in this issue by khitamy, Divergent Views on Abortion and the Period of Ensoulment is interesting and thought provoking.[1]. It is worth noting that from a religious standpoint most religions discourage medical termination for any reason other than maternal welfare. Most of the religions support the view that ‘abortion’ to save the life of the mother is acceptable.
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