Full name: The Gospel of Life: Evangelium Vitae

Author: John Paul II Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Religion, Catholic Purchase/reserch links: LibraryThing Amazon Goodreads ISBNs: 9780819830784 081983078X

One of the hallmarks of intelligence is to be able to take a complex subject, and render your opinions in a manner that makes it readily accessible to people of any level of intelligence or understanding. Using this standard, Pope John Paul II proves, in this important work, that he is a man of high intelligence. This encyclical sets forth in clear and very concise language a defense of life, at any of its stages, with powerful arguments. Notwithstanding the fact that it is written by the head of a church and, therefore, makes abundant use of citations to biblical and other religious sources, the logic of this writing easily withstands scrutiny and contrary arguments on the basis of its logic alone.It is highly unlikely that any proponents of the culture of death, otherwise known as pro-abortionists, or assisted suicide proponents, etc., have ever read this work, nor considered in depth and detail the positions which it takes.This is an extremely worthwhile read for anyone who is even tangentially interested in the issues of life, whether from the time of conception, or end of life stages, or considering the morality and justice of the death penalty. Similar books: Crossing the Threshold of Hope by John Paul II The Secret of the Rosary by St. Louis De Monfort Peace Like a River by Leif Enger Something other than God by Jennifer Fulwiler Visions of Glory by John Pontius The Rapture of Canaan by Sheri Reynolds Secrets of Divine Love by A. Helwa The Triumph of Zion by John Pontius The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander Reading Revelation Responsibly by Michael J. Gorman The Duck Commander Devotional by Al Robertson As Silver Refined by Kay Arthur Beginning to Pray by Anthony Bloom The Ethiopian Tattoo Shop by Edward Hays The Mormons by David Fitzgerald Into the Heart of Life by Tenzin Palmo The Flower Ornament Scripture by Thomas Cleary Greek Religion by Walter Burkert A Letter in the Scroll by Jonathan Sacks The Door to Satisfaction by Thubten Zopa