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“Others drink for sterility and commit murder on the human not yet sown. Some when they sense that they have conceived by sin, consider the poisons for abortion, and frequently die themselves along with it, and go to Hell guilty of three crimes: murdering themselves, committing adultery against…” quote by St. Jerome
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“Others drink for sterility and commit murder on the human not yet sown. Some when they sense that they have conceived by sin, consider the poisons for abortion, and frequently die themselves along with it, and go to Hell guilty of three crimes: murdering themselves, committing adultery against Christ, and murder against their unborn child.”

St. Jerome

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 condemns abortion and suicide, labeling them as sins against God, self, and the unborn, and warns of eternal punishment.

In simple terms: It calls abortion and suicide grave sins leading to hell.

Key Takeaway

Avoid actions that harm unborn life and oneself.

Themes

morality religion life death sin

Mood

solemn reflective

Type

theological ethical

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • religious guidance
  • ethical decision making
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theology ethical doctrine afterlife

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide your view on life and death?
  • How do you reconcile religious teachings with personal autonomy?
A Different Perspective

Some argue for bodily autonomy and compassionate choices in difficult pregnancies.

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