The teaching of the Church on when human life begins

Not so long time ago, Archbishop Chaput, and his auxiliary, Bishop Conley, of Denver, issued a statement on the truth about the teaching of the Church on when human life begins. Here is a short abstract form their important statement for your consideration:

"The Christian teaching on abortion throughout history is unchanged. Human life from the moment of conception is to always be respected, treated with dignity, and protected. Catholics who support so called abortion rights support a false right, promote a culture of death, and are guided by the “father of lies” rather than by the light and truth of Jesus Christ. Out of respect for the teaching of Jesus Christ and the Church, any Catholic who supports abortion rights has placed himself or herself outside of visible unity with the Church and thus should refrain from receiving Holy Communion. Catholics have a responsibility to study the teaching of the Church on human life and when life begins. This teaching is affirmed by revelation and is a basic truth of natural reason. I ask all of you in your presentations, teaching, or preaching to state the truth of this teaching in an unequivocal manner."

Source: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource.php?n=774
Printed with permission 24/06/2010.