Abortion: The Worst Act of Human Nature? Upon first hearing the words “child killer”, what is the primary thought that comes to mind? Is it of one who terminates a pregnancy, or is it of someone who intentionally murders young infants? What if these two instances were to, in fact, describe the same case: abortion. As of late, there has been much controversy surrounding the topic of abortion and just how significant of an issue it has grown into within the United States, a country where the right to life is one that is unalienable and an inheritance granted to all under the protection of the Declaration of Independence. This controversy has been brought to light recently as the topic of abortion has emerged as a top issue in regards to the 2016 …show more content…
The Roman Catholic Church views abortion as such an improper act due to the fact that the end result is one which involves the loss of an innocent life. As the Church says, “...human life begins when the woman’s egg is fertilised by a male sperm. From the moment a unique life begins, independent of the life of the mother and the father,” (“Abortion”), abortion is immediately viewed as an act that is both immoral and highly inappropriate. The Roman Catholic Church decrees that as life begins with conception, the fetus still in the womb is therefore a human being and is therefore a recipient of those same rights granted to all other human beings. By aborting a pregnancy, life is intentionally terminated causing it not only be immoral and wrong but unlawful as …show more content…
With abortion falling under the classification of first degree murder, the punishment should be equivalent in comparison to those others who have been charged with first degree murder. These punishments can range anywhere from life in prison with a possibility for parole to the death penalty (“First Degree Murder Penalties and Sentencing”). As any punishment is instituted to do, disciplining for aborting a pregnancy should help in reducing the future termination of