I'd be interested to know how religion directly effects this debate? Fantasy has no place here.
The opinion of a religious institution is just as valid as your own opinion. In fact, since religion affects the lives of many people, a discussion of the views on abortion of particular religions are probably more important in this debate than your own opinion.

Besides those facts, a large part of the Pro-Life movement is driven by religious beliefs. Why would those beliefs and people have no place in this debate?