"Each issue of 'The Churches Speak' begins with an introductory essay which provides an overview of the topic itself and traces its recent historical manifestations. This essay also summarize, compares, and contrasts the opinions found in the individual statements, allowing the user to place each one in the appropriate context. Each essay concludes with bibliographic citations to sources for further reading on the topic. The statements presented in each monograph are arranged into four main sections based on broad religious families or traditions: The Roman Catholic Church (which represents the single largest religious body in the United States); Protestant and Eastern Orthodox Churches; Jewish Groups; and Other Religious Bodies. Within the Roman Catholic Church section, statements are arranged chronologically by issuing date. The remaining sections are subarranged alphabetically by individual churches, religious bodies, or ecumenical organizations; the statements issued by each organization are presented chronologically within that organization. Each of the four religious family sections is preceded by a note which provides background information of the family and analysis of its perspective on the issue in question." -- Preface.
Contents: Preface / J. Gordon Melton -- Introductory Essay: The Contemporary Debate in the Churches on the AIDS Crisis -- Statements -- Index to Organizations, Statements, and Subjects.
Statements sub-divided into sections: Roman Catholic Church -- Protestant and Eastern Orthodox Churches -- Jewish Groups -- Other Religious Bodies.
OTCH Note: Protestant and Eastern Orthodox Churches section contains four Canadian and/or Anglican statements as follows: A Bi-National (Canada/United States) Consultation Statement on AIDS (1987) -- AIDS: Some Guidelines for Pastoral Care (1986) / Church of England -- Resolution on AIDS (1988), Report of the Commission on Human Affairs and Health (1988) / Episcopal Church -- Statement on AIDS (1986), Statement on AIDS (1987), AIDS in Canada (1988) / United Church of Canada.
Issue of IAFN Newsletter included as part of the Anglican World for Trinitytide 2004. An editorial and series of short reports from different agencies and countries assessing and looking back on "changes to family life over the decade" since the 1994 launch conference of the International Year of the Family in Malta. "The articles tell of the increasing number of single parent families and of projects to help them. Another development is the changing role of parents. In Africa, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, as well as in Western countries, some men are becoming more involved with the care of their children and more women are becoming breadwinners -- modifying the traditional demarcation of roles. The global nature of change is again highlighted in the article from Myanmar/Burma, which notes the pressures of modern technology on children, with videos and Superman replacing the transmission of values through storytelling. In Papua New Guinea, the influence of cultural change has resulted in improvements in education and literacy but also noted is an increase in violence within the family. In some countries, changes affecting families reflect the aftermath of civil violence. An article tells of the signs of hope in Rwanda, despite the horrors of the genocide. .... In Northern Ireland, too, there are signs of optimism despite the bitter legacy of the troubles. A major theme underlying many of the changes is the spread of HIV/AIDS. This was raised at the initial IYF [International Year of the Family] conference, but the extent and consequences of the pandemic have vastly intensified during the ten years, bringing heartbreak and poverty to many. The death toll affects all generations of the family, with grandparents having to care for orphans and losing the support of their children in their old age." "The final section of the newsletter tells of action taken by Governments to help families. A point made by many at the Malta conference was that Governments needed to recognise the importance of families as the basic unit of society and do more to help them. It is clear that further Government action is needed, but articles tell of steps forward.
"Christine Overall, Editor with William B. Zion, Associate Editor".
Includes bibliography (p. 174-175) and index.
Contents: Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I: Culture and Context -- AIDS: The Social Dimension / Arthur Schafer -- AIDS and Disability / Jerome Bickenbach -- AIDS and Women: The (Hetero)sexual Politics of HIV Infection / Christine Overall -- AIDS, Ethics and Religion / William P. Zion -- Acquired Immanent Divinity Syndrome / James Miller -- Part II: Ethical and Social Issues -- Sexual Ethics and AIDS: A Liberal View / Michael Yeo -- Health-Care Workers' Occupational Exposure to HIV: Obligations and Entitlements / Benjamin Freedman -- HIV Testing and Confidentiality / H.A. Bassford -- Catastrophic Rights: Vital Public Interests and Civil Liberties in Conflict / John Dixon -- Warning: AIDS Health Promotion Programs May Be Hazardous to Your Health / Patricia Illingworth -- Living with AIDS: Towards Effective and Compassionate Health Care Policy / B. Lee -- Selected Bibliography -- Notes on Contributors -- Index.
"Christine Overall, Editor with William P. Zion, Associate Editor".
Includes bibliography (p. 174-175) and index.
Contents: Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I: Culture and Context -- AIDS: The Social Dimension / Arthur Schafer -- AIDS and Disability / Jerome Bickenbach -- AIDS and Women: The (Hetero)sexual Politics of HIV Infection / Christine Overall -- AIDS, Ethics and Religion / William P. Zion -- Acquired Immanent Divinity Syndrome / James Miller -- Part II: Ethical and Social Issues -- Sexual Ethics and AIDS: A Liberal View / Michael Yeo -- Health-Care Workers' Occupational Exposure to HIV: Obligations and Entitlements / Benjamin Freedman -- HIV Testing and Confidentiality / H.A. Bassford -- Catastrophic Rights: Vital Public Interests and Civil Liberties in Conflict / John Dixon -- Warning: AIDS Health Promotion Programs May Be Hazardous to Your Health / Patricia Illingworth -- Living with AIDS: Towards Effective and Compassionate Health Care Policy / B. Lee -- Selected Bibliography -- Notes on Contributors -- Index.