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Schwangerschaftsabbruch: Ist es eine Sünde im Judentum?
Kurzantwort
Nein, Schwangerschaftsabbruch gilt im Judentum als Umstritten / differenziert.
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Nein, Schwangerschaftsabbruch gilt im Judentum als Umstritten / differenziert. Exodus 21:22-23 — If men struggle and hurt a pregnant woman so that she miscarries but there is no other harm, the offender is fined. If there is harm (to the mother), the penalty is life for life.
Was Judentum über Schwangerschaftsabbruch lehrt
Im Judentum gilt Schwangerschaftsabbruch als Umstritten / differenziert.
Das jüdische Gesetz betrachtet einen Abbruch nicht als Mord, aber als ernste Angelegenheit. Das Grundprinzip ist, dass das Leben der Mutter Vorrang vor dem Fötus hat. Das orthodoxe Judentum erlaubt den Abbruch zur Rettung des Lebens der Mutter. Konservatives und Reformjudentum erlauben weitere Ausnahmen, darunter Vergewaltigung, Inzest und schwere fetale Schäden.
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Was Judentum über Schwangerschaftsabbruch lehrt
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Jewish law approaches abortion through the lens of the mother's primacy. The key text is Exodus 21:22-23, which distinguishes between harm to the fetus (a financial matter) and harm to the mother (a capital matter). The Mishnah (Ohalot 7:6) explicitly permits abortion to save the mother's life — even during delivery, until the head emerges. This is because the fetus is not considered a full person (nefesh) until birth. However, Judaism does not treat abortion as morally trivial. Most authorities prohibit elective abortion without serious reason. The Conservative movement permits abortion in cases of rape, incest, severe fetal abnormality, and threat to the mother's physical or mental health. Reform Judaism generally affirms reproductive choice as a private decision between a woman, her family, and her faith.
Tora / Talmud Verweise
- Exodus 21:22-23 — If men struggle and hurt a pregnant woman so that she miscarries but there is no other harm, the offender is fined. If there is harm (to the mother), the penalty is life for life.
- Mishnah Ohalot 7:6 — If a woman's labor is difficult, the fetus may be dismembered to save the mother; once the head has emerged, the child may not be touched.
- Talmud Sanhedrin 72b — The fetus is considered a rodef (pursuer) when it threatens the mother's life, justifying its removal.
- Genesis 9:6 — 'Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed' — interpreted by some to apply only after birth.
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- If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and are unsure what to do, seek counsel from a trusted religious leader, counselor, or medical professional.
- Jewish: Speak with your rabbi about how Jewish law applies to your situation. Different movements offer different guidance — find the one that speaks to your conscience.
- If you are struggling emotionally after an abortion, know that healing is possible. Many faith-based organizations offer post-abortion counseling and support.
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Can I be forgiven for having an abortion?
Yes.
Yes. All three faiths teach that God is merciful and forgives those who sincerely repent. Judaism teaches that teshuvah is always possible.
What if the pregnancy is from rape?
Judaism: All major movements permit abortion in cases of rape.
Judaism: All major movements permit abortion in cases of rape.
When does life begin according to religion?
Judaism: Full personhood begins at birth, though fetal life is valued.
Judaism: Full personhood begins at birth, though fetal life is valued.
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