Question for Fundamentalist Baptists

[Bulldog]

What are your thoughts on birth control/contraception?

 

[TwinCrier]

I am against denying God an opportunity to send us His blessings. Birth control is unhealthy and unbiblical.

 

[eaglex]

I have no objections with birth control except abortion. I see nothing wrong with using birth control like THE PILL ,DIAPHGRAM OR CONDOMS. If used right I don't think thAT GOD objects the use of these as long asit is the bounds ofmarrige. If we are unmarried then abstinecses is the only way for Christians .

 

[DiscipleOfIAm]

I am against denying God an opportunity to send us His blessings. Birth control is unhealthy and unbiblical.

 

[Sword-In-Hand]

Interesting topic. What's the view on birth control methods such as tube tying?

 

[Matthan]

This is a very difficult question to answer, or even address wisely. On the one hand, God is master of our lives. On the other, we must be thoughtful of our family sizes so as not to needlessly hog resources that others might need for their very survival. So my suggestion would be that birth control should be utilized as necessary, and with prayer. The couple who simply do not want any children are not adhereing to God's will for us. The couple who already have children might consider its use to prevent strain on the family unit.

I guess what I am trying to say is that birth control serves a purpose. It can be a wonderful aid if used properly. If, however, it is used strictly for personal pleasure and serves a selfish or self-centered motive rather than a higher purpose, it's use can be a sinful act.

Matthan <J><

 

[greenhornet569]

What are your thoughts on birth control/contraception?

I see nothing wrong with it. Econmocally we could not support another child so my wife is currntly on the pill, I am scheduleing a more permanent method to be performed on me. Although I will say abortion including the "72 hour pill" is murder and not a form of birth control

 

[jones_of_pbf]

I'm not against it if a married couple can't take care of the child, or afford pregnancy finances.
When I was married, we knew we couldn't afford the bills with minimum wage jobs and no insurance, so we used contraception.

 

[TwinCrier]

For those who use resources and a valid reason, exactly how much money should people have to have a child? And what should they do if their birth control method fails?

 

[Gwenyfur]

I can honestly say that I am against the pill in any form. It acts to keep a fertilized egg from implanting. Diaphrams condoms and iud's prevent fertilization.

Having said that, I can also say that God's provident hand and will are sovereign. If He wishes for you to have a child, no amount of BC will stop Him from blessing you with a child.

My oldest was conceived while using a diaphram. My youngest was discovered almost a year to the day I was told I would *never* have another child. My children are now 6 and 16.

I might also mention that when God blessed us with each of these, He also increased the measure of my husband's salary to compensate for our growing family. Times have been tight, and sometimes downright struggling, but the Lord has always graciously provided for our family. We have never gone hungry or cold. Sometimes in the most amazing ways.

 

[fluffy_rainbow]

What are your thoughts on birth control/contraception?

I am morally opposed to artificial means of contraception. Hormonal contraceptives can cause abortions because, while their primary function is to block conception, many times if conception has taken place it prevents implantation. I also think barrier methods such as condoms and diaphragms are a burden. It isn't very romantic trying to become one (as the Bible instructs people to do with their sposues) if you have a barrier between your flesh and that of your spouse's. I know that may be graphic, but it's just very un-romantic. Natural Family Planning has proven through the years to be a very reliable method of postponing pregnancy. It can also be used to track your cycles when you want a better chance of conceiving. It is completely natural, allows the couple to still become one, teaches love and patience during fertile times when the couple may choose to abstain from intercourse, and involves both spouses in the process.

 

[jones_of_pbf]

I might also mention that when God blessed us with each of these, He also increased the measure of my husband's salary to compensate for our growing family. Times have been tight, and sometimes downright struggling, but the Lord has always graciously provided for our family. We have never gone hungry or cold. Sometimes in the most amazing ways.

Sometimes, a young couple will forget this.
Me and my exwife didn't think about what God wanted.
It was wrong, but it happens.
BTW, I agree with you.

 

[sara elizabeth]

This is a subject I have thought about alot. I am totally against any hormonal methods of birth control because they can cause an abortion, as was already stated.

Hormonal contraceptives can cause abortions because, while their primary function is to block conception, many times if conception has taken place it prevents implantation.

On the other hand it takes alot of blind faith to just accept as many pregnancies as come. For some of us this would mean having back-to-back babies.

I personally feel that God gave us the wisdom to know how to prevent conception (whether by natural family planning or barrier methods or a combination) So, it is up to us to carefully use that wisdom in the way it would be most honoring to God. For some this would mean having a very large family and for others maybe not so big. We also are told to practice good stewardship. Isn't recognizing and adjusting to your own capabilities doing this?

Of course, it is very easy to get quite selfish in this area. That is another matter altogether. I am not in any way trying to say that its okay to be selfish.

 

[fluffy_rainbow]

I agree, Sara Elizabeth. Our faith does not negate our obligation to exercise common sense. I don't believe God wants us to jeopardize our health and the wellbeing of our family. Multiple births is dangerous on the woman, plus the more children you bear, the higher the risk of birth defects; however, with NFP you can effectively space out your children. It just requires a little patience and the ability to become in tune with your body so you can chart your bodily symptoms so you know when you are fertile. This method even works for women with irregular menstrual cycles and those who ovulate more than once a month.

 

[greenhornet569]

For those who use resources and a valid reason, exactly how much money should people have to have a child? And what should they do if their birth control method fails?

Well I don't think that a certain amount can be placed would depend on that family's income. But I have three children and if we were to have another things would be way to tight on a Sergeants salary. I think it is too important for my wife to stay home with the kids then to keep having them and her get a job. We prayed about it and the desicion that we cam to with lots prayer is three kids are enough.

 

[Blazin4Christ]

here is my simple answer, Birth COntrol I personally believe should not be done, why? because God meant for us to reproduce

In the case of abortion I am Extremely against it, I have always heard the excuse "What if the yare raped? Shouldn't the be given the choice to have the Baby?"
well my question is, what choice does the baby have in abortion? my mom, who is a nurse/doctor/something, told me about abortion and explained it to me, and I was shown pictures once of abortioned babies, they are definetely living babies! not just tissue!, if it were then sonograms are lying to us when they say the baby can hear the mother speak to it in the stomach(wherever it is) the baby is born out of, the baby eats, the baby can see if it wants, so if you say that there is no "liviing" tissue in a mother after pregnancy, you are wrong,

 

[DiscipleOfIAm]

If I'm thinking correct, BC wasn't an accepted practice according to the church until recently, meaning within the past 60 years. Before that, it was accepted that BC was unGodly.

Anyone? Am I off here or thinking of something else?

 

[greenhornet569]

I can honestly say that I am against the pill in any form. It acts to keep a fertilized egg from implanting.

Thats not true. The pill my wife takes prevents ovulation

 

[staugustine68]

I heard the same thing. To each her own.

 

[fluffy_rainbow]

Thats not true. The pill my wife takes prevents ovulation

Green Hornet, what pill is she taking? I mean, all hormonal BC is capable of causing abortion. Most gynecologists will not tell you this because then they and the pharmaceutical companies do not make money. My doctor is very pro-life and she advised me against BC pills because of this reason.