Concerned Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
“Destruction of the embryo in the mother's womb is a violation of the right to live which God has bestowed upon this nascent life. To raise the question whether we are here concerned already with a human being or not is merely to confuse the issue. The simple fact is that God certainly intended to create a human being and that this nascent human being has been deliberately deprived of his life. And that is nothing but murder.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Ethical reflections, 1941, Theological writings
Aborting embryos violates the divine gift of life, constituting murder regardless of developmental stage.
In simple terms: Abortion is morally equivalent to murder.
Key Takeaway
Protect unborn life.
Themes
ethics
life
religion
morality
rights
Mood
controversial
theological
Type
ethical
reflective
When to use this quote
- medical ethics
- legislative debate
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theology
pro-life argument
human dignity
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines the beginning of personhood?
- How should societies balance rights of mother and fetus?
A Different Perspective
Complex medical and social contexts can complicate moral judgments.
