Abortion Quote by Alan Keyes
“Either you can subscribe to the American creed which says that God endowed us with our rights, or you can subscribe to the abortion creed which says that those rights are the consequences of our mother's will.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address, Alan Keyes, 1990s
Choosing between a belief in inherent divine rights and a view that rights stem from maternal authority highlights a moral conflict over the source of human entitlement.
In simple terms: Rights can be seen as God‑given or mother‑derived.
Key Takeaway
Examine the basis of your own rights beliefs.
Themes
politics
ethics
human rights
religion
Mood
reflective
serious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political debate
- legal policy
- personal belief formation
Key Concepts
natural law
pro‑life
maternal authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines your fundamental rights?
- How does this choice affect policy views?
A Different Perspective
Some argue rights are socially constructed, not divine.
