Abortion and Catholicism

SOURCE npr.org
Abortion is almost entirely illegal in some states, but many Catholics support abortion rights. The Catholic church hopes to maintain the ban on abortion, leading to a conflict of beliefs among Catholics.

Key Points

  • Conflict of beliefs among Catholics regarding abortion rights
  • Struggle to reconcile personal beliefs with religious teachings

Pros

  • Maintaining the sanctity of life as a core belief
  • Supporting the Catholic Church's stance on abortion

Cons

  • Conflicting with personal beliefs and political views
  • Challenging the traditional teachings of the Catholic Church