GCSE Philosophy and Ethics Practice Exam

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What is the stance of Humanae Vitae on abortion?

Abortion is permitted under medical advice.
Abortion is strictly forbidden.
Abortion is a personal choice.
Abortion is allowed in cases of rape.

The correct answer is: Abortion is strictly forbidden.

Humanae Vitae, a papal encyclical written by Pope Paul VI in 1968, takes a strict stance against abortion. It states that abortion is "a grave moral disorder" and that deliberate abortion is "a serious and shameful crime" as it attacks the very nature of human life. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the teachings of the encyclical on abortion. Option A, permitting abortion under medical advice, goes against the belief that human life is sacred and should not be taken. Option C, viewing abortion as a personal choice, does not recognize the moral implications and consequences of ending a human life. And Option D, allowing abortion in cases of rape, does not change the stance of Humanae Vitae that every human life is valuable and should be protected regardless of its conception. Therefore, the correct answer is B Abortion is strictly forbidden according to Humanae Vitae.