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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Please don't kill the child. I want the child. Please give me the child. I am willing to accept any child who would be aborted and to give that child to a married couple who will love the child and be loved by the child.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the value of every child and the love they deserve.
Mother Teresa's quote reflects her profound advocacy for the sanctity of life, particularly the life of unborn children. She appeals to the compassion and love that should be extended to all children, urging society to support those who are vulnerable and in need of a loving home. Her message underscores the importance of fostering life and providing families with the opportunity to nurture and cherish a child.
Themes
ChildLoveAbortionFamilyCompassionAdoption
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a pro-life speech to emphasize the importance of protecting the unborn.
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