And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own…
““And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another? How do we persuade a woman not to have an abortion? As always, we must persuade her with love and we remind ourselves that love means to be willing to give until it hurts. Jesus gave even His life to love us. So, the mother who is thinking of abortion, should be helped to love, that is, to give until it hurts her plans, or her free time, to respect the life of her child. The father of that child, whoever he is, must also give until it hurts.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote argues that if a mother can consider ending her child's life, society must find compassionate ways to prevent all killing, emphasizing love as self‑sacrificial persuasion.
In simple terms: Love and sacrifice should guide persuasion against abortion and violence.
Key Takeaway
Offer compassionate, self‑sacrificial support.
Themes
ethics
life
love
persuasion
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
ethical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling pregnant women
- family support groups
- faith‑based outreach
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
self‑sacrifice
compassion
moral duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love be expressed without imposing specific beliefs?
- What non‑religious alternatives exist for compassionate persuasion?
A Different Perspective
The argument assumes all individuals share the same religious framework, which may not apply universally.