Abortion Quote by Bruce Babbitt
“On areas like abortion where there is major disagreement among the mainstream religious groups in the Judeo-Christian tradition, I believe that requires a lot more caution. The Jewish position on abortion is very different from the Roman Catholic position. That is reason to be cautious about enacting laws rather than saying to the religious group: instruct your followers on these matters as matters of personal religious belief.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public remarks on abortion policy, United States, 1994
Caution is urged when forming laws on abortion due to divergent religious views within Judeo‑Christian traditions.
In simple terms: Be careful making abortion laws because religions differ.
Key Takeaway
Seek broad consensus before legislating.
Themes
law
religion
ethics
policy
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- interfaith dialogue
- public health policy
- education curricula
Key Concepts
pluralism
church‑state separation
moral diversity
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can reconcile religious differences?
- How to balance moral pluralism with public health?
A Different Perspective
Religious disagreement may impede decisive policy action.
