In Thailand Buddhists and Catholics Oppose Legalization of Abortion
By Weena Kowitwanji of AsiaNews.it RepublishedÂwith permission THAILAND, October 31, 2006 – It is “ironically tragic” that a mother should “want the death of her child when she should protect him as best she can,” Cardinal Michai Kitbunchu, archbishop of Bangkok, told AsiaNews after some NGOs called for the legalisation of abortion in Thailand. The prelate said that “Catholic doctrine strongly opposes abortion since man was made by God in His image, and blessed him above all other creature. Human life is the Father’s most precious gift, valued and full of dignity.” The proposal to legalise abortion came at […]
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