Sacred Choices: The Right to Contraception nd Abortion in Ten World Religions (Sacred Energies Series)

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From Publishers Weekly Many have argued that the world's religions constitute the greatest obstacle to contraception and abortion, since most religions hold human life to be sacred. In Sacred Choices: The Right to Contraception and Abortion in Ten World Religions, ethics professor Daniel Maguire counters that "although many people believe that contraception is forbidden by their religion... the world's religions are open to family planning, including contraception and also abortion as a backup when necessary." He argues that many religions have selectively presented only the anti-contraception, anti- abortion threads of their tradition. However, he commits the same error by offering a highly selective reading of the same traditions in order to prove the opposite point. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc. Read more Review "Sacred Choices is the right choice for anyone who wants to explode the poisonous myth that the world's religions oppose a woman's right to reproductive freedom. With the aid of authoritative theologians on each of the faiths examined, Professor Daniel Maguire has marshaled a wealth of factual information to show how the theologies of ten world religions support the right of a woman to decide whether and when to bear a child. Every bit as remarkable are the considerable wit and wisdom he has brought to the task of creating a breakthrough volume that is easily accessible and a delight to read." Read more See all Editorial Reviews

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Product Details:

• Series: Sacred Energies Series
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Fortress Press; Edition Unstated edition (January 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800634330
• ISBN-13: 39
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.4 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces

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