Abortion and the Church: What are the Issues?

Why is abortion such a divisive issue? How can Christians make up their minds when ‘pro-choice’ and ‘pro-life’ arguments seem so incompatible? This report, published by the Board of Social Responsibility as background for the General Synod debate in 1993, describes the current law, sets out the key issues, and suggests what would need to be done to reduce the number of abortions. Includes a summary of Church of England statements on abortion.