What can I do to save a life?

Contracepting Contraception

by Pete Jermann

Is a life worth a dollar?  Is it worth a hundred dollars? 

Is it worth a million plus dollars? 

These seemingly innocuous questions are frequently put to us by those advocating cause A, B or C.  The only answer, and the one they expect to hear, is that life is priceless and, consequently, their cause is justified regardless of the expense, because,they assure us, it will save at least one life.  And life is priceless.  So, the answer is right.  However, the question is wrong.  The question we should ask is one we should each ask ourselves, “What can I do to save a life?” The difference between, “Is a life worth X dollars?” and  “What can I do to save a life?” is profound and I believe that understanding the difference and choosing the right question leads us directly to Catholic teachings on life and the creation of life.

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