Child Catchers Rescue Trafficking And The New Gospel Of Adoption, The
Book Description
Award-winning journalist Kathryn Joyce unveils a complex intersection where faith, family, and commerce converge in unexpected ways. In The Child Catchers, she examines how adoption has evolved beyond its traditional role to become a significant element within contemporary evangelical movements.
Joyce explores what she terms "orphan theology," a religious framework that positions adoption as a spiritual calling and cultural imperative. Through careful investigative work, she reveals how this theological perspective has influenced both domestic and international adoption practices, creating new dynamics within what has become a multi-billion dollar industry.
The book presents the personal stories of individuals whose experiences illuminate broader systemic issues. Joyce documents how religious conviction, market forces, and institutional policies intersect in ways that sometimes prioritize ideology and profit over the welfare of children and families involved in adoption processes.
Drawing from extensive research and reporting, Joyce traces the development of adoption as both a religious mission and commercial enterprise. She examines how evangelical leaders have framed adoption within broader cultural and theological narratives, particularly in relation to pro-life advocacy and global evangelization efforts.
For readers interested in understanding how religious beliefs shape social institutions and personal experiences, The Child Catchers offers a detailed examination of contemporary adoption culture. Joyce's investigation provides insight into the complex motivations and consequences that emerge when spiritual conviction meets institutional practice in the realm of family formation.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)
📄 Length: 352 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Abortion
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Adoption
- ✓ Transform your relationships
- ✓ Explore RELIGION / Fundamentalism
- ✓ Explore POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Conservatism & Liberalism
