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Evangelium Vitae

Evangelium Vitae. Introduction. The Gospel of Life Conflicting cultures Full support of the Magisterium Seeking justice, freedom, happiness. Chapter 1: Present Day Threats to Life. Analysis of current culture Increasing threats to life Defend Individual Freedoms (to take life)

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Evangelium Vitae

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  1. Evangelium Vitae

  2. Introduction • The Gospel of Life • Conflicting cultures • Full support of the Magisterium • Seeking justice, freedom, happiness

  3. Chapter 1: Present Day Threats to Life • Analysis of current culture • Increasing threats to life • Defend Individual Freedoms (to take life) • Protection under law • Culture of Death

  4. Biblical Examples • Cain and Abel • Pharaoh in Egypt • King Herod • Apocalyptic Literature: Dragon waiting for woman’s child

  5. Chapter 2: Life as a Gift • Gospel of Life • Jesus abolished death • Human person in the image of God • Earthly life meant to direct us towards Divine

  6. Chapter 3: Life as a Responsiblity • Life belongs to the Lord • Humans are trustees of life • Direct abortion constitutes grave moral disorder

  7. Chapter 4: Life as a Task to be Promoted • “You Shall Not Kill” • Promoting life at the heart of Evangelization • Church called to celebrate gift of Life • charity, health care, volunteer service, education, social involvement, political involvement • Pregnant Women have special calling

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