Abortion Quote by Karl Barth
“Abortion is 'the great modern sin.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Modern Sin, 1965
Abortion is characterized as a profound contemporary moral failing.
In simple terms: Abortion seen as a major sin.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on moral implications.
Themes
ethics
life
morality
modernity
Mood
serious
controversial
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- personal decision
- public health
- religious counseling
Key Concepts
Theological ethics
bioethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a "great sin" today?
- How to reconcile differing moral views?
A Different Perspective
Highly contentious and polarizing.
