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Abortion: a changing morality and policy?

R A McCormick

    Hospital Progress
    |February 1, 1979
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    Emotions should not solely guide decisions, especially on complex issues like abortion. Critical examination of values and theological perspectives is crucial for informed judgment, though this process carries inherent risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Theology
    • Ethics
    • Philosophy of Emotion

    Background:

    • Emotions serve as companions but can be unreliable guides for decision-making.
    • Value judgments and loyalties require rigorous scrutiny.
    • Theological frameworks offer criteria for evaluating complex moral questions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the role of theological criteria in evaluating abortion.
    • To emphasize the necessity of questioning emotional responses in moral decision-making.
    • To highlight the risks associated with theological inquiry into abortion.

    Main Methods:

    • Critical analysis of the intersection between emotion, values, and theological ethics.
    • Examination of abortion as a theological question.

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  • Exploration of the risks inherent in such scrutiny.

    • Main Results:

    • Emotions are insufficient as sole arbiters of moral truth.
    • Theological criteria provide a necessary lens for understanding abortion.
    • Questioning deeply held beliefs and values involves potential risks.

    Conclusions:

    • A balanced approach integrating emotional awareness with critical, theological evaluation is essential.
    • The theological dimension of abortion warrants careful consideration.
    • Navigating these complex ethical and theological landscapes requires courage and intellectual rigor.