Abortion is morally wrong Abortion, the termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is capable of independent life, can be spontaneous or induced. It's called "the conscious destruction of the life of an unborn child." (General Mass Laws Chapter 112 Section 12K) When abortion occurs spontaneously, it is called miscarriage. However, when the loss of a fetus is caused intentionally, it is considered a moral issue. Abortion destroys the lives of defenseless, innocent children and is illegal in many countries. An estimated 1.2 million are performed each year. In retrospect, an estimated 38,010,378 innocent babies have been aborted since 1973, when the process was legalized. Abortion is a simple and safe procedure when performed by trained healthcare providers during the first trimester. There are four different techniques used during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy. Aspiration, also known as vacuum curettage, is the most common surgical means of abortion. This happens when a powerful suction tube with a sharp edge is inserted into the uterus through the dilated cervix. Suction dismembers the developing baby's body, tearing the placenta from the wall of the uterus and sucking blood, amniotic fluid, placental tissue and fetal parts into a baby bottle. Although it is one of the safest methods, there are still frequent complications such as infections and lacerations of the uterus, which cause bleeding. Dilation and curettage (D&C) is another surgical process that involves inserting a ring-shaped steel knife to cut into the baby's body. in pieces. The placenta is then scraped away from the uterine wall. There is a greater risk of infection with D&C and greater blood loss than with suction aspiration. RU 486 and Methotrexate are two similar types of chemical abortion. RU 486 is a pill that can be taken orally only during the five to nine week period. Three trips to the abortion clinic must be made. In the first, the RU 486 pill is administered after a physical examination. During the second, 36 - 48 hours later, the woman is given a dose of artificial prostaglandins which trigger uterine contractions. This causes the embryonic baby to be expelled from the uterus. The third visit, about two weeks later, can determine whether the abortion has been completed or whether further surgery is necessary. Methotrexate is administered by intramuscular injection. It…middle of paper…argues that abortion is morally wrong and destructive under all circumstances. God, the supreme creator who decides the fate of all humans who come into the world, is the only one with the ability to choose life or death for His people. If we make this decision alone, we are assuming dominion over God and ignoring the Predestination He intends for every living person. Works Cited Fettner, Ann Giudici. Abortion. Compton Interactive Encyclopedia. 2008. Hope and Healing. Massachusetts Citizens for Life. Elliot Institute, 2007.Levy, Robert J. Abortion. Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 96. 1993-2009. Reference Journal of Professional Life. Massachusetts Citizens for Life. Massachusetts Citizens for Life. 2008Schwarz, Dr. Stephen. The moral question of abortion. [Online] Available: http://www.ohiolife.org/mqa/13-5.htm.Unknown. Abortion techniques: aspiration-aspiration. [Online] Available: http://www.nrlc.org/abortion/asmf4.html.Unknown. Abortion is safe: physical complications. [Online] Available: http://www.nrlc.org/abortion/asmfl3.htmlUnknown. Over 38 million abortions in the United States since 1973. [Online] Available: http://www.nrlc.org/abortion/aboramt.html