Aircraft values are set by insurers. Human value is only set by God.
Ultimate value is only derived from Someone. Despite the Secular-Humanist’s sometimes strident objections nothing and no one has intrinsic value apart from God. It does no good to talk about human rights unless there is a transcendent value imputed to human beings that both justifies and delineates those rights.
If that value is assigned by human beings it is being assigned by imperfect creatures whose perceived self-interest, at any given moment, will define what a “right” is for themselves and others and what isn’t.
Such rights are fluid and will ultimately be changed to fit the temper of the times.
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-31(ESV)
