I write this letter with a heavy heart.

Early next week, our NSW parliament will debate a Bill that puts no limitations on the termination of unborn babies under twenty-two weeks, as well as permitting late-term abortions.

I am writing to express my opposition to the Reproductive Healthcare Reform Bill.

The heart of the issue is this: 'At what point does the foetus become a person?' That is, when is a foetus 'someone', not 'something'?

If the foetus is a person, then it's morally wrong to kill him/her, because killing a person is murder.

I believe that a foetus is a unique person when they are conceived because Psalm 139:13 says that God has knit each of us together in our mother's womb.

Many argue that women should have the right to do what they like with their body.

But the life of a baby is inside a woman's body, and not the woman's body itself. That's why people ask pregnant women, 'how's your baby?' and not 'how's your body?'

However, I also write to challenge those who oppose abortion to consider how we can embrace unwanted children, and help mothers who might find it difficult raising children.

We cannot just voice our opinion, but we who oppose abortion must do what we can to love those who are in need.

Because God has made all people in His image, I believe in the rights of all, especially the marginalised, the vulnerable, the weak, the needy, and those who don't have a voice.

Babies in their mother's wombs, of all people, need to have their rights protected.

It would be a tragedy for civilisation if the most vulnerable of our society were silenced.

My heart breaks for all the unborn children whose unknown names, unlived lives and unfulfilled potentials will be terminated because of this Bill.

I urge you to write to your local MP and encourage them to vote no against this Bill.