Is NFP Really Quiverfull

[Leanna]

I might not fully understand the definition of quiverfull (we do not consider ourselves quiverfull since dh and I were convicted by the Holy Spirit with a similar mindset before even knowing about the movement) but I've always thought that being quiverfull was embracing the blessings as the Lord gives them.

I consider NFP to be a form of birth control... meaning taking control over birth whereas dh and I leave God in control over it.

Sometimes there are times when its not safe for mom or baby to conceive and it would still be "controlling" to avoid but ultimately I think its between the couple and God on all of these decisions.

 

[KristiLee]

Of course it's between the couple and God... which is why I emphasized in my post our conviction versus quiverfull... I hope what I said didn't offend anyone by sharing my personal conviction.

 

[Sabertooth]

Sometimes there are times when its not safe for mom or baby to conceive and it would still be "controlling" to avoid but ultimately I think its between the couple and God on all of these decisions.

Of course this is true, but there is a different heart in the couple that uses contraception out of medical necessity than they that use it routinely. We are free to do the latter, but that isn't QF.