“In
our case, murder being once for all forbidden, we may not destroy
even the fetus in the womb, while as yet the human being derives
blood from other parts of the body for its sustenance. To hinder a
birth is merely a speedier man-killing; nor does it matter whether
you take away a life that is born, or destroy one that is coming to
the birth. That is a man which is going to be one; you have the fruit
already in its seed.” Tertullian, Apology, 9, ANF 3:25
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