The Theology of the Body, Orthodox Spirituality and Bioethics (CD)

While much is fresh in the Theology of the Body, Pope John Paul II's thought can be placed solidly in the context of traditional Christian understandings about the human person. Fr. John Schroedel will demonstrate how John Paul II stands within this tradition as a conscious and conscientious interpreter, offering an example of a 'dynamically faithful' method of doing theology. Understanding the broader context of his thought can help is prepare us to face the challenges ahead - not just in terms of sexual ethics, but also with regard to bioethical concerns and the very notion of embodiment itself.