Pro-life advocates assert that, morally speaking, life begins at conception. Legally speaking, however, the question of fetal personhood is widely debated and the answer equally as varied. read more
By law, a fetus is only a human once it leaves the woman's body. However, there is some ethical and religious controversy about this, especially regarding abortion. Although by law a fetus within the womb is technically not a human being, consider these things: the fetus's heart is beating, its brain is functioning, and it already has all the genes in its cells to tell all of the traits of the soon-born child. read more
The debate concerning “fetal homicide” hinges on the issue of fetuses killed by violent acts against pregnant women. Pro-life advocates typically support legislation that defines the fetus as a person under fetal homicide laws, or otherwise confers rights or protections upon the fetus or unborn child. read more