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| − | '''Consistent life ethic''' (CLE) is a philosophy that maintains that, in order to be truly [[pro-life]], one must also oppose [[assisted suicide]], [[euthanasia]], [[capital punishment]] and [[war]] in addition to being against [[abortion]]. Many advocates of this philosophy are [[Left-wing|left]]-leaning [[Christians]], but it is also found among non-religious people and across the [[political spectrum]]. | + | '''Consistent life ethic''' (CLE) is a philosophy that maintains that, in order to be truly [[pro-life]], one must also oppose [[assisted suicide]], [[euthanasia]], [[capital punishment]] and [[war]] in addition to being against [[abortion]]. Many advocates of this philosophy are [[Left-wing|left]]-leaning [[Christians]], with a particularly notable following among [[Catholics]], but it is also found among non-religious people and across the [[political spectrum]]. |
| + | ==Notable advocates== | ||
| + | * Daniel Berrigan (1921-2016) - Christian pacifist | ||
| + | * [[Ron Sider]] (1939-2022) - theologian and social activist | ||
| + | * [[Frank Pavone]] (born 1959) - former Roman Catholic priest and pro-life activist | ||
| + | * [[Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa]] (born 1983) - founder of [[New Wave Feminists]] | ||
[[Category:Pacifism]] | [[Category:Pacifism]] | ||
[[Category:Pro-Life]] | [[Category:Pro-Life]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, April 27, 2025
Consistent life ethic (CLE) is a philosophy that maintains that, in order to be truly pro-life, one must also oppose assisted suicide, euthanasia, capital punishment and war in addition to being against abortion. Many advocates of this philosophy are left-leaning Christians, with a particularly notable following among Catholics, but it is also found among non-religious people and across the political spectrum.
Notable advocates
- Daniel Berrigan (1921-2016) - Christian pacifist
- Ron Sider (1939-2022) - theologian and social activist
- Frank Pavone (born 1959) - former Roman Catholic priest and pro-life activist
- Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa (born 1983) - founder of New Wave Feminists