explain religious ideas about the sanctity of life in relation to its preservation, the miracle of life and children being seen as a blessing and a gift
discuss different views about when life begins, including at conception, the development of backbone, when the heart starts beating, at viability and at birth
explain issues concerning the quality of life, including severe handicaps, unwanted children, poverty and suffering
describe and explain the law on abortion including the 1967 and 1990 Acts
discuss pro-life and pro-choice arguments and pressure groups
explain key religious teachings on which religious attitudes towards abortion are based
explain the reasons used by religious believers for and against abortion based on these teachings
discuss the rights of those involved, such as the mother, the father, other existing children and the unborn child
explain the alternatives to abortion, such as keeping the child, adoption and fostering
evaluate religious attitudes and responses to abortion, using religious texts, teachings and arguments where appropriate.
