A Hindu View On Abortion

Abortion is the medical termination of pregnancy. It is an act of intentionally terminating the life of an unborn fetus. There is no evidence to suggest that Hinduism justifies or encourages abortion except when the mother’s life is in peril. 

Abortion as a topic has dominated the study of bioethics since ancient times. It is an emotive and divisive issue in individual health, personal choice, bodily autonomy, and human rights. Most world religions do not accept abortion. For example, in Zoroastrianism, abortion is considered “evil” for two reasons: “killing an innocent and intrinsically good person, and the contamination caused by the dead body (Nashu)” (Perspective of Hinduism and Zoroastrianism on abortion…, Kiarash Aramesh). 

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