Abortion Quote by R.J. Rushdoony
“The Bible identifies 15 crimes against the family worthy of the death penalty. ABORTION is treason against the family and deserves the DEATH PENALTY. ADULTERY is treason to the family; adulterers should be put to DEATH. HOMOSEXUALITY is treason to the family, and it too, is worthy of DEATH.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Biblical Basis for Family Law, 1975
Rushdoony claims certain crimes, including abortion and homosexuality, merit death, based on a literal biblical interpretation.
In simple terms: He says these acts deserve death.
Key Takeaway
Critique extremist legal views.
Themes
law
religion
ethics
Mood
controversial
serious
Type
legal
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal debates
- religious communities
Key Concepts
capital punishment
family values
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the moral implications of such laws?
- How do societies protect minority rights?
A Different Perspective
Violates human rights.
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