Abortion Quote by Alice von Hildebrand
“...is it surprising that today we have become so morally blind (for wickedness blinds) that we save the baby whales at great cost, and murder millions of unborn children?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Moral Philosophy, 2010
Moral blindness leads to paradoxical priorities: protecting animals while ignoring human suffering, especially unborn children.
In simple terms: We protect animals but ignore human life, showing moral inconsistency.
Key Takeaway
Align moral concern consistently across all vulnerable life.
Themes
ethics
value of life
moral blindness
priorities
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
question
challenge
When to use this quote
- policy making
- personal ethics
- public discourse
Key Concepts
human dignity
animal rights
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should guide moral priorities?
- How do we balance animal welfare with human rights?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex ethical debates.
