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Catholics believe that from the moment of conception (when
a sperm fertilises an egg) human life begins, and that that
life is therefore to be protected. The foetus is a human
life and has all the genes it needs to become and grow into
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A foetus = a human life.
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An unborn child can feel pain.
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At 30 days old the foetus' nose
and mouth are clearly visible.
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Abortion has long lasting harmful
spiritual and psychological effects.
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Here are some organisations which help women who are
pregnant and over the trauma of having had an abortion and/or
to keep
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Tel: 020 7723 1740
Email: clare@goodcounselnetwork.freeserve.co.uk |
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www.lifeuk.org |
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*These organisations are here to help women in a totally
non-judgemental way. If you've been affected by an unwanted
pregnancy and/or an abortion please do call them. |
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Your guide for this section is Tillie. She is 22, and lives in Leeds. Click here to read her story. |
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| This is a website of the Catholic Enquiry Office; part of an Agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales. |
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Euthanasia (the killing of a patient suffering from an
incurable disease or in an irreversible coma), for whatever
reason, is totally at odds to Catholic beliefs. Just as we
believe that life is sacred, is a gift, from the moment it
begins and should be protected, the same holds for when it
ends. We believe that the only person who has a right to
end life is God himself. |
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When someone is terminally ill or elderly, Catholics believe
that they should be cared for and treated with the up most
respect and dignity. |
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http://www.hospice-spc-council.org.uk
http://www.hospicenet.org
http://www.childhospice.org.uk |
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Do you see life as something sacred? |
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