Deliberately inducing an abortion or miscarriage by artificial means, by the use of drugs, or by a medical procedure for the sole purpose of avoiding the birth of an unwanted baby, is an act of high crime in the sight of God. Life as a precious gift from God is sacred. Hence, God's law to Moses protected the life of an unborn baby against more than criminal abortion. If, in a fracas or fisticuffs between men, a pregnant woman suffered an accident fatal to her or the child, "then you must give soul for soul." (Exodus 21:22-25). Of course, before applying that penalty, the circumstances and degree of deliberateness were taken into consideration by the judges (Compare Numbers 35:22-24 and verse 31).
Emphasizing the seriousness of any deliberate attempt to cause injury to an unborn baby, Dr. J Glenn comments: "The viable embryo in the uterus IS a human individual, and therefore destroying it is a violation of the sixth commandment."-----The Bible and Modern Medicine, 1963, page 176.
Fornication and adultery will produce unwanted pregnancies. Those to two ungodly, immoral acts are condemned by the Bible because they not only produce unwanted pregnancies, but homes, marriages, and friendships can be destroyed.
Emphasizing the seriousness of any deliberate attempt to cause injury to an unborn baby, Dr. J Glenn comments: "The viable embryo in the uterus IS a human individual, and therefore destroying it is a violation of the sixth commandment."-----The Bible and Modern Medicine, 1963, page 176.
Fornication and adultery will produce unwanted pregnancies. Those to two ungodly, immoral acts are condemned by the Bible because they not only produce unwanted pregnancies, but homes, marriages, and friendships can be destroyed.
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