Clear Quote by Pope Francis
“Just as the commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' sets a clear limit in order to safeguard the value of human life, today we also have to say 'thou shalt not' to an economy of exclusion and inequality. Such an economy kills. How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address on Social Justice, Pope Francis, 2020
A moral injunction against killing extends to economic systems that cause suffering; inequality is a societal death.
In simple terms: Economic exclusion kills people.
Key Takeaway
Combat inequality and exclusion.
Themes
justice
economics
humanity
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- community support
- fair wages
- education
- advocacy
Key Concepts
social ethics
systemic oppression
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can reduce economic exclusion?
- How do we prioritize human life over profit?
A Different Perspective
Economic change is politically challenging.
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