RELG 271 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Fetus, Miscarriage, Fourteenth Amendment To The United States Constitution
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Abortion impermissible at four months (when fetus is thought to have become a living soul) Traditional jewish teaching permits abortion as a means to safeguarding the life and wellbeing of mother. 97% of countries allow abortions in order to save the lives of the. 63% of countries allow abortion in order to preserve mental. 67% of countries allow abortions to preserve physical health. 1/3 of countries will perform abortions due to economic or social. 29% of countries will allow abortions solely based on the basis of a woman"s request. 49% of countries allow abortions in the case of rape or incest. Decided for women"s rights to abortion (based on 14th amendment) Right to decide for an abortion balanced against state"s two legitimate interests in regulating abortion. Viability potentially able to live outside of mother"s womb, albeit with artificial aid . Roe v. wade state regulation in 3rd trimester (28 weeks)