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This series of publications from the U.S. bishops' Committee on Science and Human Values designed to show how religion and science can offer complementary insights on complex topics like global population, genetic manipulation (bookmark), and human embryo research. The statements are directed to people of science and faith, indeed, to all those concerned with the moral implications of humanity's new knowledge and power.
This statement reviews the increasingly normal medical practice of genetic screening. While useful as a tool to prevent and avoid human suffering (the promise), the peril is that genetic screening has the potential to "tempt people toward decisions the Church recognizes as objectively wrong." With this in mind, the U.S. bishops offer to those in the health care field and to those they serve a moral vision steeped in Catholic tradition that ensures respect and dignity of all life and promotion of the common good. Third in the series.
.No. 5-076, 6-panel brochure, 25/$10.00
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This document addresses the moral issues raised regarding death and dying, recognizing that "respectful care of the dying strengthens the bonds between the one bedridden and the one at the bedside." The U.S. bishops explore the present situation of dying in this country and encourage open discussion on the topic. In its defense of life, the Church seeks to ensure that those who are dying receive material, emotional, and spiritual comfort. Fourth in the series.
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Examines the spiritual dimensions in the lives of the terminally ill. Rather than turning away from the unavoidable sadness in these stories, viewers will be left inspired, uplifted, and even consoled by the patients' end-of-life discoveries of the potential for peace and healing. Final Blessing is a program about uncovering a place within the soul to begin to understand suffering on a different level and to look forward to what lies beyond. This program, which originally aired on some NBC-TV stations, was funded by the U.S. bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign and was produced by Martin Doblmeier and Journey Films, Inc. A discussion guide is included.
No. 5-168, 52 minutes, $19.95
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This revised edition reaffirms the ethical standards of behavior in health care that flow from the Church's teaching about the dignity of the human person. Provides guidance and direction on moral issues that Catholic health care providers face today. From the U.S. bishops, 2001.
Booklet: No. 5-452, 52 pp., $2.95
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Three-hole format: No. 5-454, 20 pp., $2.95
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Protecting Human Life, Promoting Human Dignity, Pursuing the Common Good
The U.S. bishops outline the values, criteria, and priorities of the Catholic community in the national dialogue regarding our nation's health care system.
No. 678-6, 8 pp., 25/$12.00
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Moral and Pastoral Reflections
The bishops set forth moral principles on protection of human life which appeal to common respect for the dignity of the human person and apply these principles to a number of questions frequently asked about medically assisted nutrition and hydration.
No. 516-X, 16 pp., $2.95
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The U.S. bishops call for both prudence and boldness in meeting today's health care challenges; they urge "the continuation of Catholic leadership and presence in the health care field."
No. 830-4, 20 pp., $3.50
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Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter expresses his theological reflection on suffering as a mystery that can lead to spiritual growth and salvation.
No. 919-X, 48 pp., $4.95
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