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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...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Kinkel, R. John (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lanham, MD : Lexington Books, 2013.
Subjects:
AIDS (Disease) > Religious aspects > Catholic Church.
Church work with the sick > Catholic Church.
Sida > Aspect religieux > Église catholique.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
AIDS (Disease) > Religious aspects > Catholic Church
Church work with the sick > Catholic Church
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780739176856
0739176854
130625888X
9781306258883

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