Modern Moral Problems Trustworthy Answers to Your Tough Questions

by Smith, William B. Monsignor

• ISBN13: 9781586176341
• ISBN10: 158617634X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-11-25
• Publisher: Ignatius Press

Summary

Modern Moral Problems addresses moral quandaries that can beguile and confuse faithful Catholics. Written in a question-and-answer format, the book covers questions regarding sexuality, medical ethics, business practices, civic responsibilities, and the sacramental life of the Church. The extraordinary assortment of issues-forming a single, organized collection-is a valuable reference for anyone seeking clear and concise answers to tough moral questions.

Author Biography

Msgr. William B. Smith (1939-2009) was a well-known and highly regarded moral theologian. Ordained for the Archdiocese of New York in 1966, he taught at New York's major seminary for 37 years. A consultant to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and a primary advisor to Cardinals Cooke, O'Connor, and Egan in New York, Msgr. Smith also served on ethics committees in a number of New York Catholic hospitals. He wrote numerous articles for theological journals as well as a monthly column in Homiletic and Pastoral Review.

Table of Contents

Abbreviations	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
Life and Death
The Respect for Life	p. 15
Abortion	p. 19
Exploitation of Human Embryos	p. 29
Catholic Medical Ethics	p. 44
Euthanasia	p. 58
Organ Transplants	p. 79
Justifiable Homicide, Capital Punishment, and War	p. 88
Sex and Marriage
The Meaning and Purpose of Conjugal Love	p. 107
Invalid Marriages	p. 120
Divorce and Remarriage	p. 130
Birth Control	p. 136
Infertility Treatments	p. 154
Homosexuality	p. 164
Fidelity and Dissent
Conscience	p. 185
Church Authority	p. 194
Public Dissent	p. 205
Justice and Social Order
Crime and Punishment	p. 221
Acting Justly	p. 227
Moral Use of Money	p. 235
Defending the Family	p. 247
Catholic Civics	p. 260
Sacraments and Priesthood
Baptism	p. 277
Confession	p. 282
Eucharist	p. 290
Other Sacraments	p. 299
Priestly Life	p. 306
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