Posts Tagged ‘Peter Singer’

Will the Catholic Church rethink contraception

Monday, March 13th, 2023
contraception

Could the Roman Catholic Church be ready to reconsider its prohibition of the use of contraception? The fact that prominent Catholic conservatives have felt the need to speak out against such a possibility gives some grounds for thinking that, within the Church itself, and under the protection of Pope Francis, a movement for change is Read more

‘Euthanise at birth’ call offends disabled people

Thursday, August 11th, 2022
Disability Rights activist

Disability rights activists are frustrated that a person who wants disabled people euthanised at birth is to speak at a public event. Australian ethicist Dr Peter Singer​’s views are “harmful” to those with disabilities, the activists say. Singer​ is back in Auckland for a one-off event at Trusts Arena in Henderson on Saturday night. He Read more