This provocative book takes a critical look at what is increasingly viewed as the central political issue for Catholics-abortion. From pro-choice politicians being denied communion to Democrats being called "the party of death," for some of the most vocal Catholic leaders, the abortion issue often trumps all others. The author, a practicing Catholic who is against abortion in principle, believes the Church is on the wrong course with this issue, with grievous results for the Church and American society more broadly. He gives a brief history of abortion legislation, then explores the issue from legal, moral, and Christian perspectives, presenting compelling reasons why Church leaders and Catholics should stop trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and reconsider the issue.

By George Dennis O'Brien

Preface
Chapter 1: A Foundational Issue
Chapter 2: Abortion and Law
Chapter 3: Morality: Not Too Much Theory
Chapter 4: Rights, Persons, and Pregnancy
Chapter 5: Church Morality
Chapter 6: Notable Lacks and Present Temptations
Afterword
For Further Reading
References
Index
About the Author