Ethics and AIDS: Compassion and Justice in Global Crisis (Sheed & Ward Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (777 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0742550133 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Overberg's text is a sophisticated summary and synthesis of the best contemporary Catholic thinkers on these issues from Karl Rahner to John Paul II. S.J., M.D., associate professor of medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Center for HIV/AIDS Care and Research, Boston Medical Cen) . Overberg seeks to join the AIDS epidemic to other themes developed in Cardinal Bernardin's Constent Ethic of Life. Theological Studies, June 2008)Based on the Church's defense of human life and dignity, in this comprehensi
Ethics and AIDS--an important book Joseph H, Wessling Anyone who is seriously concerned about the world epidemic of HIV/AIDS should read Kenneth Overberg's book, "Ethics and AIDS." What is the relationship between HIV/AIDS and poverty? and war? and the status of women? and the World Bank? The list could go on, but the answers to these questions and so many others can be found here. The issues are complex, and so necessarily is Overberg's discussion o
is professor of theology at Xavier University. Overberg, S.J. Kenneth R.
epidemic is still getting worse, now spreading rapidly in the world's most populous countries. epidemic and presents key themes insights based on the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. This ethical perspective is the result of decades of dialogue among Roman Catholics and other Christians, building on the strengths of the various traditions. This book offers a Christian view, with special emphasis on Roman Catholic thought; many of its ethical insights, however, can be shared by other faith traditions and by all people who desire to respond to the A.I.D.S. pandemic.. Many fail to recognize that the A.I.D.S. H.I.V./A.I.D.S. A growing numbness about H.I.V./A.I.D.S., however, infects many people. continues to devastate the lives of individuals and families, communities and countries. To help raise and renew consciousness about this threat to the world, Ethics and