The Gospel of Life is Pope John Paul II's response to the increasingly encroaching "culture of death" that measures human life by materialistic standards such as usefulness and productivity. Pope John Paul II explains and supports the Church's constant teachings on abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, just war, and legitimate self-defense. More than a scolding of the evil culture, this encyclical is a beautiful statement about upholding the dignity and beauty of human life. ; This encyclical promises to be one of the most important in the papacy of Pope John Paul II. In it, he explains the teachings of the Catholic Church on the life issues: abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, and self-defense. More than a simple catechesis on moral theology, this encyclical offers a beautiful vision of the sacredness of human life.; 167 pages; 10 currently in stock;

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