Question: Does the principle of double-effect help or hinder the Catholic argument against abortion in the case of inces

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Question: Does the principle of double-effect help or hinder the Catholic argument against abortion in the case of inces

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Question: Does the principle of double-effect help or
hinder the Catholic argument against abortion in the case of incest
or rape? Explain.
Here is to help with the definition of double
effect:
The intention must be good.
The bad effect cannot be means to the good effect.
Proportionality: The good gained must outweigh the evil
effect.
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