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A 4 page essay that summarizes and analyzes the first sections of Pope John Paul II's eleventh encyclical, Evangelium vitae, which is addressed "To the Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Men and women religious, lay Faithful and all People of Good Will." As this indicates, John Paul is not simply emphasizing the Church's expectations for Catholics in this document, but rather he discusses the fundamental values that define our times as they apply to the "Value and Inviolability of Human Life" and in so doing addresses the entirety of humanity. In making this appeal, the pope grounds his argument not only in scripture, but in logical and astute observations of the human condition that are persuasive and compelling. No additional sources cited.
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Good Will." As this indicates, John Paul is not simply emphasizing the Churchs expectations for Catholics in this document, but rather he discusses the fundamental values that define our times
as they apply to the "Value and Inviolability of Human Life" and in so doing addresses the entirety of humanity. In making this appeal, the pope grounds his argument not
only in scripture, but in logical and astute observations of the human condition that are persuasive and compelling. The introduction to this encyclical cites specifically Luke 2:10-11, which proclaims
the "joyful news" of the birth of Christ. Having set the stage for his discussion of the sanctity of human life, the first topic that the pope addresses is the
supreme value of the individual, which is described in cosmic terms that stress the "sacred value of human life from its very beginning to its end" (EV 2). As the
frequent use of scripture in the beginning of the encyclical suggests, the vast majority of John Pauls argument is expressed in Christian theological terms. However, from the onset of his
argument, John Paul uses terms that are inclusive. In regards to the "Gospel of life" that the Church has received from Christ, he asserts that this produces a "profound
and persuasive echo in the heart of every believer and non-believer alike," due to the way that the message of Christ fulfills and surpasses the yearnings of the human heart
(EV 2). This inclusive language broadens the scope of the presumed audience, as John Paul makes it clear that he is addressing "every individual" (EV 3). His statement of intent,
which is to discuss "Whatever is opposed to life itself," i.e., "murder, genocide, abortion, euthanasia or willful self-destruction" announces that his concerns are the concerns of humanity, not simply Catholics,
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