Our conviction is that human life and limb are a very special possession given by God to man and that no one has the right to take that away, in any cause, however just...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- No one has the right to take human life, even for a just cause.
- In plain terms
- Human life is sacred and should not be taken for any cause.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect life above all causes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force justified?
- How do you value human life?
Another view
Self-defense scenarios may complicate this absolute view.
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