Christian ethics- ② The problem of abortion (abortion)

Christian ethics- ② The problem of abortion (abortion)

The Hippocratic Oath says, "I respect human life as that of the earth (ground) from the time of conception." It means that respect for human rights as a person begins at the moment of conception. However, the status of abortion (abortion) in Korea was reported to be 1,400 cases in 2017 from 340,000 times in 2010. This figure is said to have risen to the point where the Constitutional Court's ban on abortion in April 2019 was inconsistent with statistics. There are strong pros and cons regarding abortion. Some argue that abortion is the parent's right, so no one can invade and the fetus cannot express itself, so parents can freely decide in terms of not being personal. However, from a Christian standpoint, we all argue that human rights are not allowed, and that even if a person who is unconscious in a hospital or a newborn child cannot express his will, respecting the free will of his parents does not mean that he will be killed. .

The problem of abortion (abortion) will be a big loss for the person directly concerned, no matter what decision is made. These problems are actually pastoral counseling rather than theology, so it is not easy to come up with alternatives for those on the outside. We can only think about how it is right to approach this problem as a Christian. Legal matters vary from country to country according to the times, so even if you strike out of the field, you should ethically consider the relational and situational reality of the person directly concerned, including the fetus. It is clear, however, that the Scriptures lie above all these perimeter logics. This is because the Bible says in many verses that the fetus is a perfect person and should not undermine its personality. It would be right to consider other situations with the Bible as the central axis. Pain gives us the opportunity to follow life, check priorities, and reorient.

As such, the abortion is not the best way to kill a person who is a fetus, but precautionary measures are the best. Whether it was the practice of abortion, childbirth in the face of disability, economic or mental pain, it is the suffering that the person directly concerned must suffer. We must face the reality and boldly face it. It is not easy to overcome after some misfortune comes. In any situation, in most cases, when the opinion of the person directly concerned determines childbirth (expected misbehavior) or abortion, they will need time to mourn and comfort after death. Also, when deciding on abortion, they should ask the child for forgiveness, forgive themselves and let them face the terrible reality of their decision. In all cases, we must first approach human rights protection. We must also seek His grace and mercy to acknowledge that all sovereignty is with God and to make good judgment. This is the pain suffered by the person directly concerned with all other losses, including divorce and bereavement. Gerald L. Sittser said, "In order to overcome these wounds and gain a new identity, there must be someone greater than us. Because God is the one who suffered the suffering of the cross, He is able to answer our serious loss."

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