Burden Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“If the bringing of children into the world is today an economic burden, it is because the social system is inadequate; and not because God’s law is wrong. Therefore the State should remove the causes of that burden. The human must not be limited and controlled to fit the economic, but the economic must be expanded to fit the human.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Social Teaching of the Catholic Church, 1950s
Economic policies should serve humanity, not restrict human potential; social systems must adapt to human dignity.
In simple terms: Economy must fit people, not the reverse.
Key Takeaway
Advocate policies that prioritize human well‑being.
Themes
social justice
economics
human dignity
policy
church teaching
Mood
concerned
hopeful
determined
Type
ethical
political
theological
When to use this quote
- welfare reform
- family support
- education funding
- healthcare access
- labor laws
Key Concepts
Catholic social teaching
economic ethics
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies redesign economies to value human life?
- What obstacles prevent expanding economic systems for human needs?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be hindered by entrenched interests and political resistance.
