Argument Quote by Feisal Abdul Rauf
“The truth is that killing innocent people is always wrong - and no argument or excuse, no matter how deeply believed, can ever make it right. No religion on earth condones the killing of innocent people; no faith tradition tolerates the random killing of our brothers and sisters on this earth.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interfaith Dialogue on Violence, 2015
Killing innocent people is intrinsically immoral, regardless of religious or ideological justification; no belief system can legitimize such acts.
In simple terms: Killing innocents is always wrong.
Key Takeaway
Reject any justification for harming innocents.
Themes
ethics
violence
human rights
faith
Mood
somber
determined
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- conflict resolution
- education curricula
Key Concepts
moral absolutism
non‑violence
universal rights
Questions to Reflect On
- Can societies ever fully eliminate violence against innocents?
- How can we strengthen moral consensus across cultures?
A Different Perspective
Complex geopolitical contexts can blur moral clarity for some actors.
