There are illegitimate parents, but I don’t believe there are any illegitimate children.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that a child's worth and value are not determined by their parents' circumstances or actions. Even if a child's parents did something wrong, the child themselves is not to blame and should not be seen as 'illegitimate' or less deserving of love and respect. Every child has inherent worth and dignity, regardless of their family situation.
About Rick Warren
Rick Warren is an American Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author who founded the Saddleback Church megachurch in California. Since 2022, he has served as the executive director of the Finishing the Task mission coalition.
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