This document argues that abortion should be illegal for several reasons:
1) Spiritual texts prohibit killing and shedding innocent blood.
2) Physical health complications from abortion include injuries, infections, and increased risks for future pregnancies such as preterm birth and low birthweight babies.
3) Post-abortion syndrome can cause psychological issues like guilt, depression, substance abuse and relationship problems.
4) Graphic images show aborted fetuses at various stages of development that were burned or otherwise harmed by abortion procedures.
2. Spiritual ViewThou shalt not kill (KJV, Exodus 20:13)Whoso sheddeth mans blood, by man his blood shall be shed, for in the image of God he made man. (KJV, Genesis 9:6)Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person(KJV, Deuteronomy 27:25)There are six things doth the LORD hate, yea seven are an abomination to him: a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood. (KJV, Proverbs 6:16-19)
3. Physical Health Complications Bladder InjuryBowel InjuryBreast CancerEctopic Pregnancies Failed AbortionHepatitis InfectionLaceration of the cervixMore miscarriages laterPerforation of the uterusPlacenta PreviaRetained products of conceptionSevere rapid bleedingSterility
4. Effect on Future PregnanciesMore likely to bleed in the first three monthsLess likely to have a normal deliveryMore complications with expelling the baby and its placenta.Next baby will be twice as likely to die in the first few months of life.Low birth weightMore likely to be born prematurely
5. Post-Abortion SyndromeRecurrent dreams of the abortion experienceAvoidance of emotional attachmentRelationship problemsSleep disturbancesGuilt about survivingMemory ImpairmentHostile outburstsSuicidal thoughts or actionsDepressionSubstance abuseAnxiety Anniversary syndrome
6. Baby aborted at 22wks. Burned by saline solution.10 weeksBaby aborted at 10wks.9 weeks