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Abortion Quote by Mother Teresa

“I have said often, and I am sure of it, that the greatest destroyer of peace in the world today is abortion. If a mother can kill her own child, what is there to stop you and me from killing each other? The only one who has the right to take life is the The One who has created it.” quote by Mother Teresa
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“I have said often, and I am sure of it, that the greatest destroyer of peace in the world today is abortion. If a mother can kill her own child, what is there to stop you and me from killing each other? The only one who has the right to take life is the The One who has created it.”

Mother Teresa

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 1975, Missionaries of Charity

Abortion is seen as the greatest threat to peace, equating it with broader violence.

In simple terms: Abortion threatens peace and life.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for life‑affirming values.

Themes

ethics peace life

Mood

somber passionate

Type

ethical religious

When to use this quote

  • healthcare policy
  • education
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

pro‑life activism moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does violence relate to moral choices?
  • What alternatives support both women and life?
A Different Perspective

Controversial and may alienate differing views.

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