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Abortion Quote by Mother Teresa

“Abortion kills twice. It kills the body of the baby and it kills the conscience of the mother. Abortion is profoundly anti-women. Three quarters of its victims are women: Half the babies and all the mothers.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“Abortion kills twice. It kills the body of the baby and it kills the conscience of the mother. Abortion is profoundly anti-women. Three quarters of its victims are women: Half the babies and all the mothers.”

Mother Teresa

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Source Speech: Unknown public address, date unknown

The statement argues that abortion causes loss of both fetal life and moral integrity of the mother, portraying it as harmful to women overall.

In simple terms: Abortion is said to kill both baby and mother’s conscience.

Key Takeaway

Consider the ethical and emotional impacts of abortion.

Themes

ethics women’s rights life morality health

Mood

somber reflective

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • medical counseling
  • policy debate
  • personal decision‑making
  • support services

Key Concepts

pro‑life arguments psychological harm gender impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view align with women's lived experiences?
  • What alternatives could support both mother and child?
A Different Perspective

The claim may oversimplify complex personal, medical, and socioeconomic factors.

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