The cemetery of the victims of human cruelty in our century is extended to include yet another vast cemetery, that of the unborn.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modern cruelty includes the loss of unborn lives, adding to humanity’s grave cemetery.
- In plain terms
- The unborn are a new tragic loss in our world.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the value of unborn life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a 'victim' in this context?
- How can societies address this loss?
Another view
Views on the status of the unborn vary widely.
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