Eileen M Flynn

IT IS THE GREATEST CRISIS EVER TO FACE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH-the sexual molestation of minors by priests and the way the church hierarchy tried to cover up the situation, endangering more children in the process. Once it became common knowledge in 2002, the ugly reality of a dysfunctional institution ...

This practical guidebook gives readers up-to-date medical information and knowledge of the major ethical issues in contemporary health care—so that they can respond to both in an appropriate manner. A user-friendly style makes this resource reference very accessible to those unfamiliar with medic...

Why Believe? gives a basic background for the study of Catholic theology for students who are new to the field. Beyond presenting the historical facts and key concepts of theology, this book offers students insight into the relevance and meaning of Catholic Christianity and how it can make a positiv...

In the aftermath of the economic crisis of 2008 it is important to ask what ethics has to say to the many stakeholders in the U.S. economy. The crisis in the financial industry, precipitated by the bursting of a bubble in the housing sector, brought the U.S. economy to the brink of a major depressio...

The Ten Commandments: Case Studies in Catholic Morality is a single source that summarizes Catholic teaching around the Ten Commandments. Thirty case studies related to real-life issues and dilemmas addressed by each commandment make up the heart of this text and remind students of the central impor...

Explains how to prepare for the event of incompetency due to an accident or disease by creating a living will that issues clear, written instructions dictating procedures that will save loved ones from needless legal and medical ordeals. Original.

Covering fundamental theological themes, this book provides a readable introduction that is comprehensive but not overwhelming.