The Thoughtful Christian Logo
Resources for Christians and seekers
M20GS;DD22;TBC22;DDS23
Pro-Choice and Christian

Reconciling Faith, Politics, and Justice

Availability:
7-10 days processing
Publisher:
Westminster John Knox Press
Publication Date:
9/25/2017
ISBN:
9780664262921
Pages:
0
Trim Size
5.06x7.81
Product Type:
Paper

Despite the claim by many Christian leaders that the pro-life/antiabortion position is the only faithful response to the debate about reproductive rights, many people of faith find themselves in a murky middle of this supposedly black-and-white issue. Christians who are pro-abortion rights are rarely pro-abortion. However, they view the decision to carry a pregnancy to term as one to be made by the woman, her medical team, her family, or personal counsel rather than by politicians.

Pro-Choice and Christian explores the biblical, theological, political, and medical aspects of the debate in order to provide a thoughtful Christian argument for a pro-choice position with regard to abortion issues. Kira Schlesinger considers relevant Scriptures, the politics of abortion in the United States, and the human realities making abortion a vital issue of justice and compassion. By examining choice from a Christian perspective, Schlesinger provides a common vocabulary for discussing faith and reproductive rights.

Perfect for group study, this book includes a section of questions for reflection and discussion.

Also perfect for book clubs! Download the Reading Group Guide.

Product Excerpts and Related Resources:
Download Pro-Choice and Christian_retail

Kira Schlesinger is an Episcopal priest at Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Lebanon, Tennessee.


1
Pro-Choice and Chr...
Reconciling Faith,...
by Westminster John Knox Press
Kira Schlesinger
List Price $18.00
Sale Price $11.70
Add to Cart
 

<p>"Schlesinger invites us to look at the term pro-choice in the wider theological framework of a pro-life ethic encompassing all creation. In this framework we recognize that God is a God of life, but that God desires for all creation life that is full and flourishing, more than mere existence. Within this ethic, we can name the inherently tragic nature of abortion, and also name how we fail to create a society that welcomes and cares for children once they are born." &mdash;<em>Presbyterian Outlook</em></p>

“Schlesinger’s book is poised at the border between pro-life and pro-choice commitments. She wants dialogue with pro-lifers about the meaning of life and the world that they envision if women are not able to seek abortion. She doesn’t want to claim the word life for her side, nor does she want the word choice to simplify complicated and often painful circumstances. Mostly, she wants people to do the hard work of empathy.” —The Christian Century

comments powered by Disqus
List Price: $18.00
Quantity Discounts:
10+ Copies – Save an extra 5%
25+ Copies – Save an extra 10%
Sale Price:
$11.70 - 35% off