Abortion Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
“Listen to these wounds of pain put in the form of questions to me by a young woman who had had two abortions: "I wonder about the spirits of those I had aborted, if they were there, if they were hurt? I was under three months each time, but a mother feels life before she feels movement." "I wonder if they are lost and alone?" "I wonder if they will ever have a body?" "I wonder if I will ever have a chance again to bring those spirits back as mine?" Alas, brothers and sisters, "wickedness never was happiness" (Alma 41:10).”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal testimony on abortion, 2023
A woman questions the moral status of aborted fetuses, expressing grief and uncertainty about their spiritual fate.
In simple terms: She wonders about the souls of aborted children.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on the ethical complexity of abortion.
Themes
ethics
grief
spirituality
life
death
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- medical decision‑making
- counseling
- faith discussions
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral responsibilities arise after abortion?
- How do personal beliefs shape coping?
A Different Perspective
Answers remain uncertain and deeply personal.
