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.