Children Quote by Solange Hertz
““The historian Diodorus tells us the mother of the young victim took a prominent part in the ritual of immolation, standing by the priest as he slit the child’s throat and then proceeded to consign the body to the furnace within the idol itself. Today this sort of infanticide before false gods goes under the name of Contraception or Medical Abortion—not Moloch—and the rite is no longer performed in public. God’s injunction to His chosen wife has not changed, however, for all her children still belong to Him, their rightful Father.””
About This Quote
Historical infanticide rituals are likened to modern contraception/abortion, arguing divine continuity of child‑bearing.
In simple terms: Ancient rites echo today’s reproductive debates.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on moral continuity.
Themes
religion
ethics
reproductive rights
history
divine law
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
Children:1
Infanticide:1
Parenting:0
Immolation:0
Ritual Immolation:0
Infanticide False:0
Abortion Moloch:0
When to use this quote
- faith discussions
- ethical counseling
- historical research
- public policy
Key Concepts
theology
anthropology
bioethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do ancient rituals inform modern ethics?
- What role does faith play in reproductive choices?
A Different Perspective
Comparisons may oversimplify complex issues.
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