Sacred Choices: The Right to Contraception and Abortion in Ten World Religions (Sacred Energies) - Softcover

Daniel C. Maguire

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800634330 ISBN 13: 9780800634339

Publisher: 1517 Media; Fortress Press, 2001

Synopsis

Major religious traditions contain strong affirmations of the right to family planning, including contraception and when necessary, abortion.

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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."

About the Author:

Daniel C. Maguire is Professor of Moral Theological Ethics at Marquette University and the president of the Religious Consultation on Population, Reproductive Health, and Ethics. His writing has appeared in the "New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly" and "USA Today", and he has written several books, including "Sacred Choices: The Right to Contraception" and "Abortion in Ten World Religions." He lives in Wisconsin.

About this edition

• Publisher: 1517 Media; Fortress Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0800634330
• ISBN 13: 9780800634339
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168