“Defending Life” by Dr. Francis Beckwith  is one of the finest books outlining the moral and legal case against abortion. Dr. Beckwith is a professor of philosophy and church-state studies at Baylor University.  It’s important to note that the thrust of the text is philosophical and jurisprudential rather than religious, which is important when discussing the issue with pro-abortion advocates.

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The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 deals with moral reasoning, the law, and politics. Part 2 is the core of Frank’s case for the pro-life view, which includes both the scientific and philosophic considerations. Part 3 takes on cloning and embryonic stem-cell research.

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“By a masterful marshalling of the pertinent arguments and a civil engagement with the counter-arguments, Beckwith makes a convincing case for law and social policy based on reason and natural rights rather than the will to power.”
Reverend Richard John Neuhaus, Editor-in-Chief, First Things