The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband or wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her
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Once that living love is destroyed by contraception, abortion follows very easily.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that the use of contraception can lead to a devaluation of love, making actions like abortion more likely.
Mother Teresa's quote emphasizes the interconnectedness of love and the sanctity of life. She implies that when love is treated as temporary or conditional through the use of contraception, it can ultimately lead to severe consequences such as abortion, which she views as a consequence of a deeper societal issue concerning respect for life and love.
Themes
LoveLifeAbortion ContraceptionValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about family values, this quote can highlight the importance of nurturing love and life.
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