Abortion: Through the Eyes of the People of the Book

  "Whoever kills a soul it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely." All three Abrahamic faiths share the idea that life is sacred and that a person’s life should not be taken. However, the question arises; does terminating a pregnancy constitute murder? Furthermore, with the recent advancement in technology and women's rights, to have an abortion has become more feasible. Yet, therein lies the conflict between the preservation of life and the choice and autonomy of a woman - when does one precede the…