Abortion

1/1993

Ba'ba', there is a lot of debate nowadays whether women should be allowed abortion and whether fetus is a formed human being? Can you elaborate on this issue, specially in the case when a woman is not ready to continue pregnancy due psychological reasons and is not prepared to become a mother?

     There are certain circumstance in which the abortion may be done, but it should not be done unless there is due cause. It must be remembered that a fetus embodies a vehicle of a  worthy soul.  Life exists and is struggling for expression. Fetus is a divine being. Already a soul has entered and is desiring expression.

     All beings wish to keep their lives.  It is natural for all living beings.  None should be denied this opportunity, unless  there is due cause. But  the seriousness of this act  should be paramount  in this consideration of the pregnant lady. She should not take abortion in a whimsical fashion. 

     Every being wants to live, to find life expression and happiness. To take a life is a serious matter, but  if that life is to be hideous, if the bruteness is unbearable, if the circumstances are anguishing and there is no hope for betterment, then  painful decisions must be made. No one can say for every circumstance what is the right decision, only the seriousness of this decision  should be realized. It is a tragedy  every time it is made,and a being can not find its hopes and desire for life fulfilled. It must be taken with utmost seriousness, but the woman's welfare must also be considered.

     If a woman  has been raped,  is the victim of cruelty,  has no hope to raise  a child  in a wholesome fashion, then where is the benefit in continuing? A woman must consider deeply. It is best in most circumstances to bear the child, but each situation is unique. No one can judge for all. Simply consider the seriousness. That is all.