Catholic Teaching
The Catholic Church teaches that human life begins at this stage.
Conception
This global organization views abortion mainly as a public health issue.
The World Health Organization (WHO)
Which natural law principle says humans should choose good actions and avoid harmful ones?
Do good and avoid evil
This term describes someone who opposes abortion and supports protecting unborn life.
Pro-life
This official Church document states that “human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)
This academic source presents balanced philosophical arguments for both pro-life and pro-choice views.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Which Natural Law principle supports the idea that human life must be protected from conception?
Preserve and protect
This term describes someone who supports a woman’s legal right to choose abortion.
Pro Choice
According to Catholic teaching, abortion breaks this Commandment
Thou shalt not kill (Murder)
According to the WHO, access to safe abortion helps reduce these.
Maternal mortality rates
Which Natural Law principle relates to the belief that having children and raising them is part of God’s plan for humanity?
Procreate and educate
Catholic teaching says abortion violates this fundamental human right.
The right to life
Catholics believe humans have dignity because they are created in the image of this being.
God
What philosophical concept asks when a human gains moral status and rights?
Personhood
What Natural Law principle encourages people to use reason, faith, and understanding to discover moral truth?
Pursuit of the truth and a peaceful society
The Catholic Church encourages society to support both mothers and unborn children by creating this type of culture.
A culture of life