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The three gunas: qualities of consciousness in the material universe There is a cyclic flow in nature which influences our ability to make expansive choices and describes different qualities of mind under which decisions are made. Endnotes 1. Prabhupada, Srimad-Bhagavatam, Klostermaier, A Survey of Hinduism, Radhakrishnan, trans. Easwaran, trans. Shankacharya, Tattva-Bodha, Tigunait, Seven Systems of Indian Philosophy, This page has been archived and is no longer updated.
Find out more about page archiving. Abortion Last updated Hinduism and abortion Hinduism and abortion Hindu medical ethics stem from the principle of ahimsa - of non-violence. Classical Hindu texts are strongly opposed to abortion: one text compares abortion to the killing of a priest another text considers abortion a worse sin than killing one's parents another text says that a woman who aborts her child will lose her caste Traditional Hinduism and many modern Hindus also see abortion as a breach of the duty to produce children in order to continue the family and produce new members of society.
The status of the foetus in Hinduism The soul and the matter which form the foetus are considered by many Hindus to be joined together from conception. By the ninth month the foetus has achieved very substantial awareness. The Mahabharata refers to a child learning from its father while in the womb. Reincarnation Abortion and reincarnation The doctrine of reincarnation, which sees life as a repeating cycle of birth, death and rebirth, is basic to Hindu thinking.
The doctrine of reincarnation can be used to make a strong case against abortion: If a foetus is aborted, the soul within it suffers a major karmic setback.
Abortion and non-violence Ahimsa - non-violence - teaches that it is wrong not only to kill living beings, but to also to kill embryos. When considering abortion, most Hindus usually choose the action that will cause least harm to all involved - mother, father, existing children, society in general, and the fetus.
Many believe that the amount of karmic debt an abortion may lead to is affected by the reason or motive for the abortion, as well as the act itself. Their reasons to abort may seem less 'acceptable' to some, than if the mother's life is at risk.
As with many issues in Hinduism, the practical applications of religious beliefs are often affected by social and cultural factors, eg poverty, marriage rules, medical advancements. The belief itself may also vary depending upon different interpretations of various scripture. Roman Catholic.
This commandment is reiterated by Jesus in Matthew Many philosophical, religious and humanistic traditions have the basic principle that every human being must be respected as a person, and accorded rights and dignity equal to all other persons. Abortion is a case of direct killing of an innocent human being — a violation of the rights of the youngest members of our society and the human family. All human beings are called to respect, protect and nurture human life at all stages.
Evidence was given to us by eminent scientists from all over the world. None of them suggested that human life begins at any time other than conception. In the twentieth century, the debate over the morality of abortion became one of several issues which divided and continue to divide Protestantism. Even among Protestants who believe that abortion should be a legal option, there are those who believe that it should nonetheless be morally unacceptable in most instances.
However some Protestants support freedom of choice and assert that abortion should not only be legal but even morally acceptable in certain circumstances. In Judaism, views on abortion draw primarily upon the legal and ethical teachings of the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, the case-by-case decisions of responsa, and other rabbinic literature. In the modern period, moreover, Jewish thinking on abortion has responded both to liberal understandings of personal autonomy as well as Christian opposition to abortion.
Generally speaking, orthodox Jews oppose abortion, with few health-related exceptions, and reform and conservative Jews tend to allow greater latitude. There are rulings that often appear conflicting on the matter. The Talmud states that a fetus is not legally a person until it is delivered. Abortion is only permitted for serious reasons.
Judaism expects every case [related to abortion] to be considered on its own merits and the decision to be taken after consultation with a rabbi competent to give advice on such matters. Buddhists believe that life should not be destroyed, but they regard causing death as morally wrong only if the death is caused deliberately or by negligence.
Traditional Buddhism rejects abortion because it involves the deliberate destroying of a life.
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