The Theology of the Body is a systematic affirmation of the dignity of the human body. Much of modern culture, however runs completely counter to this affirmation, and the rejection of the Christian moral framework in favour of material goods and ephemeral pleasure now threatens the very fabric of society. This book looks at the place that John Paul II's Theology of the Body has in today's world: how it is assulted by secular values, and how we can bring about a happier and healthier society by recognising the inestimable value of the human body and the higher end for which it was created. The authors of this book are churchmen and lay specialists who have direct experience both of modern social problems and of the grand vision for humanity offered by the Theology of the Body. Honest, direct, and truly radical, this book offers a blueprint for real freedom and happiness.