Face Quote by Alveda King
“By taking the lives of our young, and wounding the wombs and lives of their mothers, we are flying in the face of God. We cannot play God. If we continue down this path of destruction, we will be met at the gates by our own doom.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Pro‑Life Rally, 2002
Taking innocent lives and harming mothers opposes divine will; humanity must reject destructive paths to avoid self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Killing innocent and harming mothers defies God.
Key Takeaway
Reject violence against the vulnerable.
Themes
life
morality
spirituality
Mood
passionate
urgent
Type
activist
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Medical ethics debates
- policy making
- faith community discussions
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
Abortion
maternal health
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect both life and women's autonomy?
- What role should faith play in public policy?
A Different Perspective
Complex social and health factors complicate simple moral judgments.
