Death Penalty / Consistent Life Ethic Book
Posted: May 01, 2008
in
Consistently
Opposing Killing: From Abortion to Assisted
Suicide, the Death Penalty, and War
edited by Rachel M. MacNair and
Stephen Zunes
published by Praeger / Greenwood
Consistently Opposing Killing is the most complete compilation to date of writings by leading scholars and activists for peace and justice who embrace the consistent life ethic. Recognizing that just as the various manifestations of violence are inter-connected, so must be the means to address them, more than a dozen contributors explore how violence consistently fails as a solution to society’s problems, and how violence and injustice can only be effectively challenged through nonviolent means.
Endorsement From Sister Helen Prejean, Author of Dead Man Walking:
“The societal wounds of racism, poverty, and a penchant for using violence to address problems are intimately connected to the death penalty, to war, to the killing of the old and demented, and to the killing of children, unborn and born. If more people were familiar with the consistent life ethic, as expounded in this book, then the voice of all unseen vulnerable people would be better heard.”
Endorsement From Dr. Alveda King, Director of African American Outreach for Gospel of Life; and niece of Martin Luther King, Jr.:
“The authors consistently and rationally support the position of opposition to murder in a society where wrong may seem right, to the detriment of life, liberty and justice for all. This is a recommended read for serious thinkers and for all seeking truth.” For more information, table of contents and ordering information: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/C35278.aspx
Consistently Opposing Killing is the most complete compilation to date of writings by leading scholars and activists for peace and justice who embrace the consistent life ethic. Recognizing that just as the various manifestations of violence are inter-connected, so must be the means to address them, more than a dozen contributors explore how violence consistently fails as a solution to society’s problems, and how violence and injustice can only be effectively challenged through nonviolent means.
Endorsement From Sister Helen Prejean, Author of Dead Man Walking:
“The societal wounds of racism, poverty, and a penchant for using violence to address problems are intimately connected to the death penalty, to war, to the killing of the old and demented, and to the killing of children, unborn and born. If more people were familiar with the consistent life ethic, as expounded in this book, then the voice of all unseen vulnerable people would be better heard.”
Endorsement From Dr. Alveda King, Director of African American Outreach for Gospel of Life; and niece of Martin Luther King, Jr.:
“The authors consistently and rationally support the position of opposition to murder in a society where wrong may seem right, to the detriment of life, liberty and justice for all. This is a recommended read for serious thinkers and for all seeking truth.” For more information, table of contents and ordering information: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/C35278.aspx