Catholic Sexual Ethics

The authoritative work on the Church&apos;s teaching on sexual morality has been thoroughly updated to address dimensions of this complex topic that have emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.</p><p>Since publication of the 2nd edition of <b>Catholic Sexual Ethics</b>, the philosophical landscape of human sexuality has dramatically changed. The rise of such concerns as moral relativism, the drive for same-sex unions, and a drastic redefinition of «marriage» and «family» have underscored the need for an unambiguous, up-to-date understanding of Catholic sexual teaching.</p><ul><li><b>Features:</b><li>Summary of Catholic teaching on sexuality from biblical times to our own.<li>Presentation of principal elements of the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI on marriage in the early years of his pontificate.<li>Discussion of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith&apos;s 2003 <i>Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons</i>.<li>Integration of more recent materials that clarify issues into the existing framework of the book.</ul></p><p>Whether you are involved in ministry, education, or catechesis, you will benefit from having this essential resource near at hand.