In the case of Carla Foster, decriminalising abortion is not the answer
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Alithea Williams2023-06-15T12:04:00
The companies that campaigned for pills-by-post are using the Carla Foster case to try to decriminalise abortion. But it won’t help women, says Alithea Williams, it only puts them in more danger
The case of Carla Foster, a 44-year-old mother of three who was sentenced to jail this week for causing the death of her almost full term baby, Lily, by illegally ordering and taking abortion drugs, has divided the nation.
On one hand, many people are shocked that a woman, especially one with other children, has been jailed for having an abortion. On the other, there is widespread horror about the death of a fully viable, innocent baby girl. Many Christians will be wondering how to respond.
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