Compassion and Respect
Breaking through to Dialogue on Abortion, Family Planning, and Human Reproduction in a Secular, Pluralistic World
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2020
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Publisher's Description
This book is primarily for a general audience of persons of good will, regardless of faith or non-faith, as well as for professionals who counsel others on the issues discussed. Written in a simple, straightforward language, it is meant to help people dialogue on acrimoniously divisive issues that divide and undermine our nation--such as abortion, family planning, contraception, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and LGBTQ issues--through respectful dialogue in public forums (small or large) by searching for mediating middle ground compromises, just as trade and peace negotiators do. No one in the dialogue may be satisfied with the concessions they have to make but they can at least live with them until better solutions are found. Those engaging in such dialogue must be open to understanding where others are coming from, and be respectful of the good-faith consciences of others, and avoiding passing laws that would the consciences of others.
Endorsements (4)
“Compassion and Respect is an extraordinarily timely and important study of the most controversial and divisive sexual, social, theological issues of today, including LGBTQ rights. In language accessible to the general public, Mawhinney masterfully creates a middle ground for an informed and compassionate dialogue in our secular, pluralistic world.”
“This book addresses complex, highly charged issues of human reproduction. As a practicing physician, I am frequently called upon to broker discussions of such issues. The language of these conversations often makes communication poorly understood and at odds with reaching compassionate conclusions. Mawhinney discusses these issues accurately and in refreshingly matter-of-fact language. Weaved into the medical information is a fascinating discussion of individuality, as contrasted with personhood.”
“Dr. Mawhinney does an exceptional job in explaining his method for doing ethics given his intended audience of non-professional readers of good will, regardless of faith or non-faith, as well as professionals who have occasion to counsel others on the issues discussed.”
“For several years I did research with Dr. Mawhinney on bioethical dialogue in a secular, pluralistic world. He is an excellent researcher and writes clear, succinct précis of his research. I learned much from him.”
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