Abortion is one of the most contentious ethical issues around the world. According to Jay W. Marks, an internist and gastroenterologist, "an abortion is a loss of pregnancy due to the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta) from the uterus". On one side of the dilemma, some claim that aborting a foetus qualifies as murder. On the other hand, opponents assert that restricting abortion violates women's rights to make decisions based on their individual circumstances. This paper will discuss this ethical dilemma from the viewpoints of…