Pregnancy
I am 43 Years old. A member of the LDS Church. I was told by my doctor that it wasn’t likely that I would be able to ever become pregnant. However, we were told last week that I am pregnant. Five years ago I would have been thrilled. I am very unhappy. I would...What does the LDS Church say about abortion?
Question Gramps, I am a member but I have always wondered what the church has said about abortion. Thanks Gramps! Ashley Answer Dear Ashley, The taking of a human life, either before or after birth, is a grievous sin. The fact that many people in...What is the Mormon Church’s position on abortion?
Mormons believe that abortion except in cases of rape, incest, and danger to the health of the mother is a grave sin akin to murder.
What is the Mormon Church’s position on Roe vs. Wade?
Only in cases of incest, rape, or seriously jeopardized life, accompanied by earnest consultation with church leaders and God, may a Mormon possibly consider an abortion.
Does Mormonism teach at what exact time a fetus receives its spirit and becomes a living child?
Mormonism does not reveal at what point a fetus receives its spirit and becomes a separate organism. It may be different for each person.