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Encyclopedia of Religion entry forAbortionCases of miscarriage or abortion have sometimes received a religious significance. The Greenlanders thought an abortion became an evil spirit intent on avenging the crime. Artificial abortion is strongly condemned in the Christian religion (Tertullian, Augustine, etc.). It is also condemned by the sacred law of Zoroastrianism. See Edward Westermarck. citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney
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