In today's society, many people throw around the phrase "pro-life", usually in reference to their position on abortion. Sadly however, many of the same people who claim to be "pro-life" in the case of abortion support other measures which are to the detriment of both quality and quantity of life. For example, a common conservative position in America today supports both the repeal of Roe v. Wade (under the premise of being "pro-life") and the death penalty, as well as opposing welfare for the poor. It's very obvious how these two viewpoints conflict. In this 3-post series, I'll be outlining what the Church means when it classifies itself as "pro-life", and how this idea can be applied to the modern world.
As a basic overview, the Catholic church views life as sacred because it is the ultimate gift from God. Without life, nothing else is possible; we simply would not exist. The Church teaches that God granted humans life and dignity out of love, and that this life must be unconditionally respected. To disregard a gift is equivalent to disregarding the person who gave the gift. Therefore, respect for life is respect for He who gave us life.
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