Priest on Pregnancy After Rape: Is Abortion Possible Without Sin.

According to ТСН: Famous priest-blogger Oleksiy Filiuk from Ternopil region expressed his opinion on the difficult situation faced by Ukrainian women who became pregnant as a result of rape. This issue evokes many emotions, as the Church asserts that abortion is a sin.

Difficult Dilemma

In his interview with journalist and blogger Marichka Dovbenko, Filiuk emphasized that this topic is extremely hard and painful, as many Ukrainians have experienced terrible suffering. He noted:

«The question is so complex and painful. And many Ukrainians have suffered from this. I will not give answers here. But taking life – this fetus, which is in the womb... What is this child guilty of? I won't give a clear answer. But killing – this is a sin. Other people have sinned here – and we are to take sin upon ourselves, to kill our fetus. After all, this is your egg cell; you carried it under your heart. And to kill. Sin. A difficult question,»

– reflects the priest.

Tragic Cases

It was previously reported that in Russia, a Ukrainian woman gave birth after being raped by an occupier and threw the infant away.

The situation Filiuk speaks of highlights the seriousness of the issue facing society. The problem of violence and its consequences for women in Ukraine, especially in the context of war, requires special attention and support. Discussions on these topics are becoming increasingly relevant, as alarming situations require not only moral but also legal assessments to protect the rights of victims. It is important for the voices of priests and activists to be included in the consideration and resolution of these socially significant issues.