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Sacrament Quotes

Quotes treating civic acts with near-religious seriousness.

These quotes elevate an everyday civic act to something closer to a sacred obligation, describing voting as a responsibility carrying real weight. A related look at civic seriousness appears in the Decisiveness collection.

Voting is a civic sacrament.

Quotes by Theodore Hesburgh

If men could get pregnant, abortion would be a sacrament.

Quotes by Florynce Kennedy

Voting is a civic sacrament - the highest responsibility we have as Americans.

Quotes by Christine Pelosi

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the recurring metaphor in this topic?
Several quotes describe voting as a kind of sacred civic duty, comparing it to a sacrament to underline its importance.
Is the topic exclusively about voting?
No, one quote applies the same idea to a different social debate, again framing it in near-religious terms.
Why compare a civic act to a religious ritual?
The comparison is meant to elevate the importance of the act, suggesting it deserves the same seriousness and reverence.
Do these quotes come from a specific political viewpoint?
They read as general appeals to civic responsibility rather than being tied to one particular party or position.
What other civic-themed topics exist?
For related ideas, browse Decisiveness quotes.

One quote takes a more provocative angle, imagining how a divisive policy debate might be treated differently under a hypothetical change in biology. For more on civic themes, see Nevada or the Recycled quotes.