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A survey in 2008 showed that less than one third (29%) of Catholic voters in the U.S. stated that they choose their candidate based solely on the candidate's position on abortion; most of these vote for anti-abortion candidates. 44% believe a "good Catholic" cannot vote for a pro-abortion rights politician, while 53% believe one can. [42]
Some denominations–mainly European-generated Protestant denominations–have amended their stance on abortion, with religious leaders in more liberal Christian denominations became supporters of abortion rights while Evangelical and other conservative Christians still staunchly oppose abortion, a view that is shared by the Catholic Church. [5]
Abortion is perceived as murder by many religious conservatives. [4] Anti-abortion advocates believe that legalized abortion is a threat to social, moral, and religious values. [4] Religious people who advocate abortion rights generally believe that life starts later in the pregnancy, for instance at quickening, after the first trimester. [5]
The "plan B" morning-after pill is a type of emergency birth control, also called emergency contraception, according to the Mayo Clinic, which said it can help prevent pregnancy after sexual ...
The pope revealed nuns were forced to get abortions while being held as sex slaves.
The plaintiffs argued that the rule violated protections for religious freedom under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment and a federal law called the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
The Didache states that abortion is sinful. [13] However, prior to the 19th century, abortion was often considered to only apply to late abortions (especially after "quickening"), while early abortion was considered contraception. [14] In the New Testament, Christ and the Apostle Paul praised the greatness of single life for the kingdom of God ...
According to a poll conducted by Zogby International, 29% of Catholic voters choose their candidate based solely on the candidate's position on abortion; most of these vote for anti-abortion candidates; 44% believe a "good Catholic" cannot vote for a politician who supports abortion rights, while 53% believe one can. [6]