Catholic Church and abortion
Catholic Church and Abortion
The Catholic Church and Abortion refers to the stance of the Roman Catholic Church on the issue of abortion, a topic that has been a subject of much debate and controversy.
Pronunciation
- Catholic: /ˈkæθəlɪk/
- Church: /tʃɜːrtʃ/
- Abortion: /əˈbɔːrʃən/
Etymology
- Catholic: From the Greek katholikos meaning "universal".
- Church: From the Old English cirice, related to Dutch kerk and German Kirche, based on medieval Greek kurikon.
- Abortion: From the Latin abortio, from aboriri meaning "to fail to be born".
Definition
The Catholic Church has consistently maintained a firm stance against abortion, viewing it as a grave moral sin. This position is rooted in the Church's belief in the sanctity of life, which begins at conception. The Church's teachings on abortion are primarily derived from the Bible, Natural Law, and the writings of Church Fathers and theologians.
Related Terms
- Sanctity of Life: The belief that all human life is sacred and inviolable.
- Conception: The moment at which a sperm fertilizes an egg, resulting in the formation of a zygote.
- Natural Law: A philosophy asserting that certain rights or values are inherent by virtue of human nature and can be universally understood through human reason.
- Bible: The holy book of Christianity, consisting of the Old and New Testaments.
- Church Fathers: Influential theologians and writers in the early Christian Church.
- Theologians: Scholars who study the nature of God and religious belief.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Catholic Church and abortion
- Wikipedia's article - Catholic Church and abortion
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