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H.G. Bishop Moussa · Youth Concerns · 81

Faith Q&A › Youth Concerns › Social, Contemporary, and general issues

What happens when a girl is raped, but she is not ready to have the child?

The answer

She can let someone adopt the child, for we as Christians do not accept abortion, because abortion means depriving the child of life and it is not in our capacity to do this; it is the embryo’s right to live. And as for our precious Christian girls, surely they would not put themselves in an attitude or situation to have this bitter experience. So take care, and be cautious. This does not mean that you must be always suspicious, but you must be as simple as the dove, and as wise as the serpent.

H.G. Bishop Moussa

H.G. Bishop Moussa, Bishop of Youth, Youth Concerns (Questions & Answers). Compiled by Lisa Agaybi. Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate, Bishopric of Youth Bookstore.