Human life
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| Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz |
Without human life, what for is human dignity, what for are human rights? Without human life, what is there in the whole world that has intrinsic significance, lasting value or inherent purpose? Without human life, what for is progress and development? In other words, human life is the reason and the finality of everything else here and now. The conclusion is obvious! Human life is only invaluable but also irreplaceable. When it is lost, lost it remains — with everything else being but things.
No wonder that among but the 10 Mandates of the Law of Nature, there is one that clearly and expressly says: “You shall not kill.”
It is quite significant and revealing that the command to respect human life is preceded by the imperative of honoring parents who are the source of life. More: It is also followed by the demand of respect specifically for the relationship between men and women with their combined potential of bringing life about..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20111027com6.html
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