Is abortion a defensible idea on a moral level? Is abortion a defensible idea on a moral level? Among the many moral issues that exist, abortion seems to be the most controversial and has sparked numerous debates in almost every sector of society. This crucial yet sensitive issue continues to negatively affect the lives of human beings. According to Tom Head (2003), abortion destroys the physical and spiritual body. “It is the intentional termination of a pregnancy after conception. It allows women to end their pregnancy and involves killing the embryo or undeveloped fetus.” At the moment of conception, the embryo or fetus becomes alive. This new life now imposes on us a moral obligation to preserve it. Let's also examine the term morality. According to (carm.org.dictionary.)” morality is the distinction between right and wrong. It also states what should be done and what should not be done. Biblically, morality comes from the character of God and is revealed through the Scriptures. Boss (2008) states that many people look to religion for guidance. The concept of God in the great religious world is intimately connected with that of moral goodness. God, the giver of life, created humanity in His image. The Bible also states that whoever defiles the temple by referring to his body, God will destroy him. Killing human beings is against many ethical and religious beliefs and abortion is equivalent to murder. On what aspect of morality can we then truly say that abortion is truly defensible on moral grounds? In Exodus 20:13 mankind was warned. “Thou shalt not kill.” It is morally wrong to abort a child due to personal or economic problems. Even if a woman is raped, two wrongs don't make a right. It denies…half of the article…the definition of morality as mentioned earlier in this article. References Boss, J., (200). Analyzing Moral Issues McGraw Hill NYHead, T. (2003) Information. com. Guide, retrieved April 18, 2014, from http://civil liberty.Com/od/f/whatabortion.htmJeremiah Chapter one verse five. The Holy Bible. The new King James Lyston, S. (2013) Abortion creates a global vacuum. The Jamaica Daily Gleaner, KingstonJamaica.NRLC. (1998).Federal Legislative Office“Partial Birth Veto”National Right to Life News.Vol 25 No.10Psalm (139 v 13-15) The Holy Bible. The New King JamesWhat is abortion? Retrieved April 18, 2014, from http://wwwemedicimehealth.com/abortion/articleem.htm. (carm, org, dictionary) Retrieved 2014.websitehttp:/civilliberty.about/com/od/abortion/f/whatabortion.htm