ABORTION

Ethics Online offers three films exploring the ethical, legal and religious dimensions of the abortion debate.

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"A brilliant resource. All three films are extremely thought provoking and material is presented in a sensitive manner"
Sarah Hopkins, Religious Studies Subject Leader, Bishop Hedley High School

Abortion: Ancient & Modern 1 In ancient times the dangers of abortion for women were compared with the dangers of war for men and little changed for thousands of years. This film, explores legal and ethical attitudes to abortion through the ages, highlighting key ideas such as Animation, Ensoulment, Quickening and The Born Alive rule. (18 minutes)	"Just what I need for my GCSE classes: a historical overview, changes in legislation and a balanced presentation of both sides of the argument - Perfect!" Fran Aldcroft, Head of Religious Studies, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Abortion: Ancient & Modern 2 While advances in medical technology have given us a window on the world of the womb as never before they also raise critical questions about personhood, viability, selective abortion and embryology. (15 minutes)	"These films are of an exceptionally high standard. They are well-researched and ideal for discussion. Highly recommended" Tina Hollingsworth, Westminster College
Abortion: Ancient & Modern 3 The abortion debate is nowhere more hotly disputed than within the Christian religion and this film explores attitudes to abortion from the Early Church to the modern day, highlighting key concepts such as the Sanctity of Life, Delayed Ensoulment and The Principle of Double Effect. (19 minutes)	"An ideal complement to any RE class" James Robson, RE Online "I congratulate you warmly on this production, well balanced and full of fascinating history. Well worth screening outside classrooms too." Lord David Steel Architect of the 1967 Abortion Act
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