Papal Paralysis - How the Vatican Dealt With the Aids Crisis

Informationen zum Autor R. John Kinkel teaches courses in religion and medical sociology at Oakland University, Michigan. Klappentext Papal Paralysis is the first book to show how conservative clerics defended their position on the grounds that contraceptives were intrinsically evil, while critics within and outside the church called for accommodations in order to save lives. This book highlights the intransigent Papal teaching on contraceptives which led to the deaths of thousands. Zusammenfassung Papal Paralysis is the first book to show how conservative clerics defended their position on the grounds that contraceptives were intrinsically evil! while critics within and outside the church called for accommodations in order to save lives. This book highlights the intransigent Papal teaching on contraceptives which led to the deaths of thousands. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Chapter 1: The Church before AIDS Chapter 2: AIDS Hits America Chapter 3: Catholics and AIDS Chapter 4: The Continent and AIDS: Europe did not Sleep Chapter 5: A Voice from Africa Chapter 6: New Voices from Other Altars Chapter 7: New Pope: A Chance for Change Chapter 8: Waiting for Godot: The Lost Years Chapter 9: Breaking the Silence Chapter 10: Pope Benedict Sees the Light Chapter 11: Counting the Cost Chapter 12: Conclusion

Product details

• Authors: R. John Kinkel, Kinkel R. John
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.12.2013
• EAN: 9780739176849
• ISBN: 978-0-7391-7684-9
• No. of pages: 138
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Religious & spiritual leaders, Gender studies, gender groups, Religious and spiritual figures, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, RELIGION / Christian Living / General, Religious life and practice, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, Religious life & practice