Abortion Quote by Declaration on Procured Abortion Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith 1974
““Conception is the beginning of human life. From the time that an ovum is fertilized a new life begins that is neither that of the father nor of the mother. It is rather the life of a new human being with his own growth. It would never become human if it were not human already.””
About This Quote
Source Document: Declaration on Procured Abortion, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 1974
States that human life begins at conception when the ovum is fertilized, creating a distinct human being.
In simple terms: Life starts at fertilization.
Key Takeaway
Respect life from conception onward.
Themes
ethics
biology
human life
religion
morality
Mood
thought‑provoking
serious
Type
Abortion:0
Birth:0
Conception:1
Human life:1
Life:1
New life:0
Parenting:0
Time:0
Life Begins:1
Conception Beginning:0
Ovum Fertilized:1
Beginning Human:0
When to use this quote
- medical counseling
- ethical policy making
- educational curricula
- public health messaging
- faith‑based advocacy
Key Concepts
conception
ontogeny
personhood
theology
bioethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What implications does this view have for reproductive rights?
- How do different traditions define personhood?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of when life begins vary across cultures and religions.
