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“Never will I sit motionless while directly or indirectly apology is made for the murder of the helpless. In securing any kind ofpeace, the first essential is to guarantee to every man the most elementary of rights: the right to his own life. Murder is not debatable. -Theodore Roosevelt” quote by R.C. Sproul
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““Never will I sit motionless while directly or indirectly apology is made for the murder of the helpless. In securing any kind ofpeace, the first essential is to guarantee to every man the most elementary of rights: the right to his own life. Murder is not debatable. -Theodore Roosevelt””

R.C. Sproul

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Source Speech: Unknown (likely sermon)

Murder is an absolute violation of the right to life; it cannot be justified.

In simple terms: Murder is never justifiable.

Key Takeaway

Defend the right to life.

Themes

ethics human rights violence justice

Mood

serious urgent

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • legal cases
  • personal safety
  • activism

Key Concepts

moral absolutism rights theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What rights should never be compromised?
  • How do societies balance security and liberty?
A Different Perspective

Complex moral dilemmas may arise.

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