Compassion and Respect

“Compassion and Respect is an extraordinarily timely and important study of the most controversial and divisive sexual, social, theological issues of today, including LGBTQ rights. In language accessible to the general public, Mawhinney masterfully creates a middle ground for an informed and compassionate dialogue in our secular, pluralistic world.”


—John L. Esposito, University Professor, Founder/Director of Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University





“This book addresses complex, highly charged issues of human reproduction. As a practicing physician, I am frequently called upon to broker discussions of such issues. The language of these conversations often makes communication poorly understood and at odds with reaching compassionate conclusions. Mawhinney discusses these issues accurately and in refreshingly matter-of-fact language. Weaved into the medical information is a fascinating discussion of individuality, as contrasted with personhood.”


—Mel P. Daly, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine





“Dr. Mawhinney does an exceptional job in explaining his method for doing ethics given his intended audience of non-professional readers of good will, regardless of faith or non-faith, as well as professionals who have occasion to counsel others on the issues discussed.”


—James A. O’Brien, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Wheeling University





“For several years I did research with Dr. Mawhinney on bioethical dialogue in a secular, pluralistic world. He is an excellent researcher and writes clear, succinct précis of his research. I learned much from him.”


—Jaimie E. Robledo, PSS, former President, Assumption College, San Antonio, Texas