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Catholic Teaching And The Law Concerning The New Reproductive Technologies, Helen M. Alvare
Catholic Teaching And The Law Concerning The New Reproductive Technologies, Helen M. Alvare
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article sets forth the fundamental teachings from which the Roman Catholic Chruch derives its positions on New Reproductive Technologies (NRTs). It further demonstrates the application of these teachings to some of the specific medical techniques commonly used in the course of NRTs. The Church's legislative recommendations are then summarized.
The Islamic Viewpoint On New Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Hossam E. Fadel
The Islamic Viewpoint On New Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Hossam E. Fadel
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article gives a brief overview of Islamic views on assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). Islamic law is applied to ARTs to determine what may be lawful and/or moral and what may be impermissible. The article examines artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, surrogacy and cloning.
Protestant Perspectives On The Uses Of The New Reproductive Technologies, Cynthia B. Cohen
Protestant Perspectives On The Uses Of The New Reproductive Technologies, Cynthia B. Cohen
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Article explores the emerging positions that Protestants may have on new reproductive technologies (NRTs). Although there is no central teaching, there are main points of agreement among Protestants and other Christians regarding the morality of using reproductive technology. The author examines Protestant teachings on the meaning of procreation, the good of the resulting children and the integrity of family bonds to show that these technologies are generally morally acceptable, but with certain limitations.
Dialogue On The Practice Of Law And Spiritual Values, James F. Henry, Joseph Allegretti, Robert A. Baruch Bush, Dr. Sarah Cobb
Dialogue On The Practice Of Law And Spiritual Values, James F. Henry, Joseph Allegretti, Robert A. Baruch Bush, Dr. Sarah Cobb
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This dialogue focuses on the relationship between religious/moral values and the various methods employed to resolve legal conflicts, with a primary focus on alternative dispute resolution techniques. General topics touched on include the intangible benefits of ADR (such as better relationships, transformative potential, and the effectiveness of apology) and new moral/ethical problems involved with practicing ADR. Joseph Allegretti explores two questions: (1) why Christianity provides a theoretical justification for ADR, and (2) what a Christian approach to ADR might look like. In an essay exploring the Jewish perspective on ADR, Robert Baruch Bush analyzes the Talmud's explicit preference for judges …
Vocation As Curse, F. Giba-Matthews, Ofm
Vocation As Curse, F. Giba-Matthews, Ofm
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Essay argues that while legal work as a vocation may have positive effects for society as a whole, as well as overall benefits for the legal profession, vocation could very well hurt the lawyer "called" to take up such a vocation. A vocation is not simply the application of one's religious belieft to the practice of law; rather, it is a "burning fire" in a lawyer's soul which the lawyer "cannot contain." Thus, a lawyer's vocation becomes an overwhelming priority. Part I of this Essay provides an explanation of the biblical underpinnings of vocation through a discussion of the …
To Engage In Civil Practice As A Lawyer, James L. Nolan
To Engage In Civil Practice As A Lawyer, James L. Nolan
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Society can realize the justice it craves through virtuous lawyers doing their jobs well. In this context of the crucially important role lawyers play in society, the claimed spiritual crisis of the lawyer's professional bearings takes on greater concern. This Essay explores some of the dimensions of a spiritual crisis which lawyers now face and suggests how one might more effectively bridge the gap ebtween religious faith and legal practice to better serve clients and society.
Rethinking The Supreme Court's Hands-Off Approach To Questions Of Religious Practice And Belief, Samuel J. Levine
Rethinking The Supreme Court's Hands-Off Approach To Questions Of Religious Practice And Belief, Samuel J. Levine
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Part I of this Article discusses Supreme Court cases prior to 1981, in which the Court first expressed its hands-off approach to deciding questions of religious practice and belief. This Part suggests that in these decisions, as a result of a proper concern for religious autonomy, the Court already began the process of expanding the principle of judicial non-interference, at the cost of sacrificing effective adjudication of important constitutional issues. Part II of this Article critiques the Court's approach in Free Exercise Clause cases, identifying different problems that have arisen as a result of the Court's approach. This Part argues …