Similarities
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ADOPTION
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ABORTION
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| You can pursue earlier goals and plans. | You can pursue earlier goals and plans. |
| You can live independently. | You can live independently. |
| You will not have to parent prematurely. | You will not have to parent prematurely. |
| You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting. | You will be free from the financial burdens of parenting. |
| You will have the freedom to choose if you want to have a long-term relationship with the baby's father. | You will have the freedom to choose if you want to have a long-term relationship with the baby's father. |
| You can resume your education or career. | You can resume your education or career. |
Differences
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ADOPTION
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ABORTION
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| Your pregnancy ends with giving life. | Your pregnancy ends with death. |
| You may feel good and positive about your choice | You may feel guilt and shame about your choice. |
| You will remember giving birth. | You will remember taking a life. |
| You will have plenty of time to plan your and your baby's future. | Abortion is final; you can't reverse your decision. |
| You can hold, name, and love your baby. | You will never know or treasure your baby. |
| You can have conitinued contact with your child. | You will miss the opportunity to see your child develop. |
To schedule a free pregnancy test at one of our offices, contact us.
Source: Reprinted with permission from the adoption organization: Bethany Christian Services. For an information packet about Bethany, call 1.800.613.3188 or visit www.bethany.org.
