An abortion is the removal or expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus, resulting in or caused by its death. This can occur spontaneously as a miscarriage, or be artificially induced through chemical, surgical or other means. Commonly, "abortion" refers to an induced procedure at any point in the pregnancy; medically, it is defined as a miscarriage or induced termination before twenty weeks gestation, which is considered nonviable.
There have been various methods of inducing abortion throughout history. The moral and legal aspects of abortion are the subject of intense debate in many parts of the world.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Abortion - Article written in 1907 discusses the views of the Roman Catholic Church at that time.
Meta Description: [ Briefly defined as 'the loss of a fetal life.' ]
Joanna Jepson - Site of Rev. Joanna Jepson of Chester, UK, and her legal action concerning a late abortion on the grounds of a cleft palate. Includes interview, message boards and details of how to donate.
The American Life League - Promotes pro-life lifestyles through campaigns. Contains articles relating to the humanity of the unborn child, abortion risks, legal background and similar topics.
Voice For Life - Pregnancy help centers, maternity homes, and sidewalk counseling ministries share reports of how God saved babies from abortion.
Meta Description: [ Every day throughout our nation, God uses pro-life ministries to save babies from abortion. The Voice For Life radio program will seek to spread this wonderful news. ]