If you want to understand the theory behind the Consistent Life Ethic (CLE) as well as how to practice it, Aimee Murphy\u2019s book, Rehumanize: A Vision to Secure Human Rights for All<\/em>, is a vital resource.<\/p>\n Remarkably, she manages to explain CLE with clarity and simplicity. \u00a0Its multiple references to philosophers, religious leaders, and social researchers don\u2019t make it a slog to read. It is easy to understand, and even the footnotes can be interesting. There may be 507 of them, but they either add brief, interesting adjunct information or they serve as evidence of her research, thus adding validity to her claims.<\/p>\n The founder of Rehumanize International, Aimee Murphy uses this book to educate and to share her passionate belief in the innate dignity of every human being. Paramount to this belief is that the ultimate insults to this dignity are violence and killing. Peace comes when we respect each other\u2019s value as a person.<\/p>\n The book proposes ways to end violence in:<\/p>\n Each section defines the topic, identifies the violence, gives an analysis and brief history of the culture and policies pertaining to the topic, and then recommends solutions.<\/p>\n A very useful feature of each chapter\u00a0\u00a0is\u00a0the nonviolent counterpoints that Murphy\u00a0provides in answer to the most common arguments against the CLE point of view.<\/p>\n Each chapter ends with a short list of possible discussion questions and suggestions for further reading on the topic. Thus, the book can be used for a class or discussion group.<\/p>\n Murphy then presents a review on ways to end dehumanization and rehumanize the world. Here, she covers the changes needed to combat ableism, ageism, classism, homophobia\/transphobia, racism, and sexism.<\/p>\n The book concludes with suggestions for putting the Consistent Life Ethic into action. Basically, she recommends living your CLE convictions, even to the point of interrupting conversations to suggest replacing biased words with unbiased alternatives. She also recommends building and transforming your community and building a culture of encounter.<\/p>\n Unless you have written a truly worthwhile book, you don\u2019t get rave reviews from Martin Sheen (who participated in the book launch video<\/a>), Jeannie Gaffigan, Gloria Purvis, Helen Alvare, and leaders of various CLE organizations. Murphy is worthy of the praise and the faith of the Magenta Series Editor, Charles Camosy (a prolific and much-admired author and professor of Ethics). Readers can be sure of a captivating read and useful material in Rehumanize: A Vision to Secure Human Rights for All.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Currently, Aimee Murphy is on a nationwide tour with her book (until Dec. 14). You can find out more and check her schedule<\/a>. She is giving talks for low- or no-cost and welcomes your help to set up and advertise for these impactful events. If you live in any of the cities on her tour list, please reach out to aimee@rehumanizeintl.org<\/a> or Herb Geraghty at herb@rehumanizeintl.org<\/a> to help lay the groundwork for an awesome event in your community.<\/p>\n ==========================<\/p>\n The book is available for purchase from Rehumanize International<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more book reviews on our blog, see:<\/em><\/p>\n Defenders of the Unborn<\/a>: The Pro-life Movement Before Roe v. Wade\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Making a Nonviolent Revolution<\/a>: Review of Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The Tragedy of Carrie Buck: A Review of Imbeciles<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n How to Move from Theory to Practice: Reading \u201cA Consistent Life\u201d<\/em><\/a> \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Resisting Throwaway Culture<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/consistent-life.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/1-blog-Rehumanize-book.jpg\")
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