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bansy wrote:Can someone remind, according to BK, at what month/week of the foetal status does a soul enter the womb?
Hinduism Today wrote:Several Hindu institutions have shared their positions on abortion recently. The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University does not take a formal unchanging political or religious stance on the issue of abortion. They advise that each case requires unique consideration. The final decision will be based on a long series of choices made by the woman on her lifestyle, morals and values. Usually, the choices that created the unwanted pregnancy in the first place have been irrational or emotional ones, not the mature commitment motherhood needs. The Brahma Kumaris counsel those facing an abortion decision, both man and woman, to understand that by abortion they do not escape responsibility for their actions. When both the parents have fully understood the seriousness of the choice, the University would support the right to make their own decision.
The Brahma Kumaris view the body as a physical vehicle for the immortal soul, and therefore the issue is not "pro-life" or "anti-life" but a choice between the amount of suffering caused to the souls of the parents and child in either course, abortion or motherhood. They view existing legislation in America as fair and reasonable, with the proviso that abortion after the 4th month should be avoided except in medical emergencies, since in their view the soul enters the fetus in the 4th to 5th month.
arjun wrote: Omshanti. Here is a story that has attracted national (and possibly international) attention in print and electronic media since many days. It is a story of Niketa Mehta who has petitioned the Court to abort her foetus which is now about 25 weeks old. The initial medical report says that a sonogram has shown a complete heart blockage with low ventricular rate. But the Indian law does not permit abortion after 20th week.
It would be interesting to know Shivsena Bhai's views on this issue since he has knowledge of the medical field.
From a BK/PBK point of view a soul might have already entered the foetus.
shivsena wrote:I do not understand why Niketa Mehta went to court to get permission to abort her abnormal foetus; she could have gone to any private nursing home and any gynecologist would have done the abortion without any fuss. Today, abortion is perfectly legal before 20 weeks, and even after 20 weeks if there is an abnormal foetus then also there is no need to go to any court to obtain any permission. All it needs is a certification from 2 practising gynecologists that the mother is carrying an abnormal foetus and the whole matter could be solved without the interference of court.
arjun wrote:There was also a discussion on TV where someone was suggesting that if the child is born with defects, then the Government should take care of the child's health related expenses.
shivsena wrote:Today, abortion is perfectly legal before 20 weeks, and even after 20 weeks if there is an abnormal foetus then also there is no need to go to any court to obtain any permission. All it needs is a certification from 2 practising gynecologists that the mother is carrying an abnormal foetus and the whole matter could be solved without the interference of court.