According to Abhidhamma the rebirth-linking consciousness (Patisandhi-citta) connects to the very cells of conception, 2 physical properties ( egg fertilized by sperm) & one mental property, eg the citta ( as above, or soul, spirit if you prefer), there is no conception w/out the Citta, thus all abortion is the end of a life... karma is the decider, driven by Cetana or intention, Human Birth is very Precious, Rare, almost impossible...
According to Abhidhamma the rebirth-linking consciousness (Patisandhi-citta) connects to the very cells of conception, 2 physical properties ( egg fertilized by sperm) & one mental property, eg the citta ( as above, or soul, spirit if you prefer), there is no conception w/out the Citta, thus all abortion is the end of a life... karma is the decider, driven by Cetana or intention, Human Birth is very Precious, Rare, almost impossible...