Each person possesses a basic dignity that comes from God, not from race or gender, age or economic status. We believe people are sacred and deserving of life from conception until natural death. In a materialistic world and declining respect for human life, we must proclaim the dignity of the human person. We believe this is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching. In our society human life is under attack from abortion to the death penalty to assisted suicide.
Every human person is precious, people are more valuable than things.
The test of every institution or policy is whether it enhances or threatens human life and human dignity. Prayer for Life Loving God, you have created all life. Create in us a stirring to be an extension of your love. Help us to defend life from conception until natural death. Strengthen us with the ability to respect all peoples from all corners of the earth.