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The Moral Status of a Fetus The moral status of a fetus is an issue that has numerous theoretical perspectives. Arguments have been raised on whether to consider a fetus as a human being or not. The debate has been when personhood starts and whether the human life should be accorded respect regardless on the stage of development (Dickinson, Kleinsman & McCabe, 2001). However, there is general and scientific consensus that human life originates from fertilization. The debate is whether to accept the fetus as a human being during is development in the womb. In the case, Marco uses a social consequence theory to clear the way for any action that his wife may prefer. The school of thought regards life starts at conception, is sacred and...