2274. Since it must be treated from conception as a person, the embryo must be defended in its integrity, cared for, and healed, as far as possible, like any other human being.
Prenatal diagnosis is morally licit, “if it respects the life and integrity of the embryo and the human fetus and is directed toward its safe guarding or healing as an individual….
It is gravely opposed to the moral law when this is done with the thought of possibly inducing an abortion, depending upon the results: a diagnosis must not be the equivalent of a death sentence.”81
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
122. What are the results of the sacrifice of Christ on the cross?
396. When does one commit a venial sin?
31. Why are the formulas of faith important?
215. When will this judgment occur?
46. What did Jesus Christ reveal to us about the mystery of the Father?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of being faithful to sound doctrine?
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
What does Malachi 2:1-2 mean about the danger of falling away from God?
What was David’s attitude toward Mephibosheth, and what can we learn from this story?
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
What is the cyclicality of Israel’s history and how is it portrayed in Judges 3-16?
