Consistent Ethic of Life

Consistent Ethic of Life

	A wide spectrum of issues touches on the protection of human life and the promotion of human dignity. As Pope John Paul II has reminded us: "Where life is involved, the service of charity must be profoundly consistent. It cannot tolerate bias and discrimination, for human life is sacred and inviolable at every stage and in every situation; it is an indivisible good" (The Gospel of Life, no. 87).

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	A Consistent Ethic of Life: An American-Catholic Dialogue (Gannon Lecture, Fordham University, December 6, 1983)
	A Consistent Ethic of Life: Continuing the Dialogue (William Wade Lecture Series, St. Louis University, March 11, 1984)

The following website provides information on this topic:

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops http://www.usccb.org/prolife
The USCCB works to teach respect for all human life and to organize for its protection in the light of The Gospel of Life, especially on behalf of those who are unborn, disabled, elderly and dying. This is the primary resource for the Bishops’ policy and teaching statements on pro-life issues.

Read about the Consistent Ethic of Life on the USCCB website:

	Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics
	”Pastoral Plan for Pro Life Activities”
	“Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions”