I believe in the sanctity of life. My personal beliefs, morals and values persuade me that abortion is wrong. I believe, in nearly all situations it is wrong, exceptions being rape, incest and when the mother’s life is at risk. This means I am opposed to abortion even when pregnancy is personally or socially inconvenient. Life is worth saving, nurturing and protecting. I believe it is a divine gift from God.
I am opposed to the use of government
funds for abortion or the promotion of abortion as a desirable outcome
for pregnancy. Inherent in these positions I do not believe that
government should punish a woman for choosing an abortion.
In the United States it is legal for a woman to have an abortion. Although I defend the God given gift of agency I believe there are very few instances where abortion can be justified. When these circumstance occur, such as when a mother's life is at risk, the decision for or against abortion is very personal and difficult. I defend her ability and right to make this decision even though I could never recommend abortion as a solution to pregnancy.
Tragically
when laws of the land contradict the moral laws of God then we are caught in a position where we are obligated to sustain the law even while being opposed to the moral violation the law allows. Abortion is one of those cases. This is why I believe Roe v. Wade should be overturned.