the developing human from around eight weeks of pregnancy until birth

something is valuable just because it exists, regardless of its usefulness

generally support a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion

generally opposed to abortion and in favour of the life of the foetus

Christianity and the issue of abortion

Religious education

In this unit pupils will focus firstly on the relationship between religion and science - looking at ideas of creation. They will examine how religions view the world - examining concepts such as stewardship. Finally they will examine how religions speak about the sanctity of life.

Matters of life and death

Depiction or discussion of abortion, euthanasia, organ donation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

According to UK law, how many doctors must approve an abortion before 24 weeks?

if there is a serious risk to the woman’s life

In the UK, when can an abortion legally take place after 24 weeks?

A woman should have control over her own body.

Which of the following is a pro-choice argument?

A medical abortion involves surgery, while a surgical abortion uses medication.

A medical abortion uses medication; surgical abortion involves a procedure.

What is the difference between a medical and a surgical abortion?

A {{ }} is the developing human from around eight weeks of pregnancy until birth.

In the UK, abortion must be approved by {{ }} doctors before being carried out.

The belief that life is sacred because it was created by God or because each person is unique is called the {{ }} of life.

The idea that life has worth because of its usefulness, experiences, or suffering is called the {{ }} of life.

Life is valuable only if it is free from suffering.

Life has intrinsic value because it is created by God.

What do Catholics believe about the sanctity of life?

Which Christian group believes life is sacred (intrinsic value) but also considers factors like suffering or dignity (extrinsic factors) when making decisions?

Which philosopher is known for sentientism, the idea that the ability to feel pleasure and pain determines life’s value?

Life is valuable because of its potential and experiences.

Life is only valuable if it is religious.

Life is sacred because it is given by God.

What do Humanists believe about the value of life?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Christianity and the issue of abortion

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.