Here we go again.

Personally i wouldn't have one, but i think it's the woman's right to choose, if she feels she wouldn't be able to look after and support it adequately then surely it's better for her to wait till she is.

After all, accidents happen no matter how much protection is used, sometimes it just doesn't work.

If a woman is raped then I can empathize and understand why she would want an abortion, not being thrilled at the prospect of bringing up her attacker's child.

I also have a real problem with the Catholic church telling people they shouldn't use contraception, because it prevents life Bollocks. Leads to more STD's being spread also.

Generally speaking though, I think if a girl just makes a mistake and gets pregnant she should be obligated to have the child. If she gets drunk and ends up pregnant she should be responsible enough to deal with the consequences.

Davie82 wrote:

If a woman is raped then I can empathize and understand why she would want an abortion, not being thrilled at the prospect of bringing up her attacker's child.

I also have a real problem with the Catholic church telling people they shouldn't use contraception, because it prevents life Bollocks. Leads to more STD's being spread also.

Generally speaking though, I think if a girl just makes a mistake and gets pregnant she should be obligated to have the child. If she gets drunk and ends up pregnant she should be responsible enough to deal with the consequences.

Yeah because a female can impregnate herself.

red Kidney bean wrote:

I think you've misinterpreted that. The Catholic church does not believe in premarital sex, so why would they tell people (unmarried couples) to not use contraception while being sexually active... and if they are, then that statement is probably to married couples that are using contraception. I think that makes sense... pretty much.

Yeah, I see your point and what you're getting at, but the thing is they know that their views are ideals and that in the real world pre-marital sex is rampant.

Knowing this, they should acknowledge the fact that it happens and stop spouting the "no contraception" thing.

Don't get me wrong I see what you're saying, but they should be more practical in their views. That's fair enough if most Christians abided by their "rules", but they don't.

I dont think anyone can comment until they are in the situation. Lots of factors as to why someone would want one , raped, severely handicapped child etc etc .

I personally wouldn't have one but never having been in that situation i cant say for sure!

i cant believe how often this topic comes up

i am for abortions in the right sense, i dont agree with abortions being used as contraception, but for genuine reasons, i think they are there for the woman to choose!!!

Davie82 wrote:

If a woman is raped then I can empathize and understand why she would want an abortion, not being thrilled at the prospect of bringing up her attacker's child.

I also have a real problem with the Catholic church telling people they shouldn't use contraception, because it prevents life Bollocks. Leads to more STD's being spread also.

Generally speaking though, I think if a girl just makes a mistake and gets pregnant she should be obligated to have the child. If she gets drunk and ends up pregnant she should be responsible enough to deal with the consequences.

I agree with everything you have wrote here mate.