How confusing it is to think that there are those in the Jewish and Christian communities who ascent to abortion, as if it were not murder. Considering that God deems our children to be one of his greatest gifts in our mortal lives, it would seem rather contradictory to assume he condones abortion ... the destruction of that gift. But is it murder, and can you discern this from the scriptures? Here is a good "proof text" and a reasoned explanation. https://www.str.org/articles/what-exodus-21-22-says-about-abortion#.XF8-IqzQgWo