Abortion Quote by George Weigel
“In the Catholic view of things, abortion is a justice issue, not an issue of sexual morality... it is a civil rights issue, arguably the greatest civil rights issue of our time.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2015, Catholic Church conference on bioethics
Abortion is framed as a matter of justice and civil rights, not merely sexual morality, emphasizing its societal impact.
In simple terms: Abortion is a justice and civil‑rights issue.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for policies that protect life and equality.
Themes
justice
civil rights
bioethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- public protests
- faith community discussions
Key Concepts
human dignity
ethical law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reconcile differing views on abortion?
- What role should religious ethics play in public policy?
A Different Perspective
Balancing differing moral perspectives can be contentious.
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