Ethical Dilemmas In Abortion

Benchmark Assignment: Ethical Dilemmas
Throughout our existent we may never be prepared to deal with the unexpected. Although in life we have our blessings we are face with dilemmas that will bring us to crossroads we never thought were possible. Inside our hearts we will test our faith and beliefs, while trying to understand which path is ethically correct. The influences of our worldviews shape our decisions and ultimately impact what direction we choose. In this paper, I will discuss the dilemmas of abortion through Christian worldview and explanations of my worldview, in contrast to options of resolutions to this dilemma.
Ethical Dilemma
In this case study, Susan has always wanted a child but has had difficulties in getting pregnant. With much blessings Susan was able to conceive. However, despite the wonderful news of finally being able to be pregnant she would soon realize this pregnancy had a dilemma that would impact her life. Through blood test it was confirmed that the baby has Down syndrome and was suggested that she have an abortion. Susan would now be faced with a crossroad of whether to choose to keep her child that has Down syndrome or to terminate her pregnancy. To resolve this dilemma Susan could do one of the following:
• Susan can go through with the abortion and prevent the immoral assumption of the child experiencing a
Even though Susan’s child has Down syndrome by terminating her pregnancy she is going against Gods intent to protect life. This would influence her choice and her responsibility to prolong life and to give her child the love and care the child needs to be sustained. Furthermore, if Susan shall to love and protect life in wisdom by God “He guards the path of justice, and preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, Equity and every good path” (New King James Version Proverbs 2:8,