You can’t legislate morality.

I take an atypical position among those who share my faith that abortion should not be made illegal in particular in early stages of pregnancy.

I’ve known several women who have been touched by abortion and most have struggled with the decision and the aftermath. However, you cannot force people to act according to your moral code. You can exhort, teach, provide support and alternatives and hopefully be an example.

I hold that it is a horrible thing and a measure of last resort but understandable in cases of incest, rape or the mother’s health being at risk. Having said that it is a moral choice and thus not easily dictated or defined by law.