Illegitimacy Reconsidered

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"John Witte, Jr., analyzes and critiques the shifting historical law and theology of illegitimacy. This doctrine, he argues, misinterprets basic biblical teachings on individual accountability and Christian community. It also betrays basic democratic principles of equality, dignity, and the natural rights of all. There are no illegitimate children, only illegitimate parents, Witte concludes, and he presses for the protection and rights of all children, regardless of their birth status."--Jacket.

subjects: Legitimation of children,  Illegitimacy,  Illegitimacy (Canon law),  Paternity,  History,  Children, legal status, laws, etc.,  Parent and child (law),  Family, religious life