Our conscience can be influenced by a variety of sources ranging from our parents or other close family members, friends, priests and other religious, youth members, the Bible and many other Holy texts. ... In the year ended December 2013, 14,073 abortions were performed in New Zealand, the lowest number since 1995 (13,652) – stats.govt.nz however this does not advocate for the fact that abortion is still unacceptable. ... This means that people are made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27), which makes them worthy of respect. ...

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