For Catholics, the most common argument against abortion is the personhood of the child. But are there further arguments against abortion – ones that also critique the culture which gives rise to a permissive and even encouraging attitude toward abortion?
Dr Matthew Tan discusses the despair which is present in contemporary culture, our society’s desire to sacrifice a victim for the benefit of the rest, and the keys to cultivating the practice of hope which gives answer to despair.
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This lecture was delivered at DePaul University in Chicago, U.S.A.