Your view on birth control?

[cds113089]

I believe that God created sex as a means of procreation, and to strengthen a marriage. The reason I don't think any birth control method is acceptable (with the possible exception of NFP) is because children are a gift from God, not a hassle or burden, and they should not be viewed as one. People who use birth control are committing a selfish act, because they are using sex only for their own personal satisfaction rather than for that AND the possibility of procreating, as God commanded us to do at the beginning of time.

 

[Ave Maria]

I believe that God created sex as a means of procreation, and to strengthen a marriage. The reason I don't think any birth control method is acceptable (with the possible exception of NFP) is because children are a gift from God, not a hassle or burden, and they should not be viewed as one. People who use birth control are committing a selfish act, because they are using sex only for their own personal satisfaction rather than for that AND the possibility of procreating, as God commanded us to do at the beginning of time.

I agree but I do think that NFP is okay as long as a grave reason for using it exists.

 

[constance]

I agree but I do think that NFP is okay as long as a grave reason for using it exists.

Both of my children were conceived while using NFP. My doctors told me not to conceive again due to some problems that I had during my last pregnancy.

My options were to tell my husband that he could A) become celibate or B) sleep on the couch or that I could C) have a tubal ligation. I chose the tubal ligation.

If the Lord in His infinate Love and Mercy chooses to grace us with another beautiful child through a miracle, we will welcome him or her with open hearts and arms.

Oh - I guess there was always option D) that I could die and kill a baby along with myself.

Constance

 

[lismore]

My view is that only Natural Family Planning is acceptable to Christians and only for grave reasons. I agree with the Roman Catholic teaching on this.

Hi Holly

I would just like to say that I admire the last Pope for his clear moral stance on this issue!

I just wish some of the wishy washy protestant churches would make a moral stand on this issue, rather than slipping down a slippery slope

Peace be with you

 

[LiberatedChick]

I voted that any birth control method is acceptable except abortion. I believe that any method is ok as long as it doesn't cause abortion.

 

[B®ent]

I vote,

Only Natural Family Planning is acceptable for Christians and only for grave reasons.

 

[B®ent]

I voted that any birth control method is acceptable except abortion. I believe that any method is ok as long as it doesn't cause abortion.

That excludes the chemical BC pill, then, which CAN cause abortions...

 

[Lynn73]

I picked any birth control method is acceptable except abortion. I need to add to that, however, since the other I would choose wasn't really included. No birth control method should be used that kills a fertilized egg or prevents it from implanting, such as an IUD. And, of course, the "morning after" or abortion pill shouldn't be used. In other words, any method is okay as long as it doesn't destroy an egg that's already been fertilized by sperm. Once this happens, it's life in God's eyes.

 

[Diane_Windsor]

Any birth control method is acceptable for Christians. (excluding abortion)

 

[Ave Maria]

I think I have lightened up my position. I see nothing wrong with condom useage between married couples if they want to use them. I also see nothing wrong with natural family planning. However, one should also be open to God's will concerning children. If God wants you to have children then have children. Otherwise, I'd say you're free to not have children but don't use hormonal methods cause they're abortifacient.

 

[progressivegal]

My views are not really represented by any poll option. I believe that any form of birth control is acceptable, but that abortion should NOT ever be used a birth control. I would never ever tell anyone that they are bad or condem them for having an abprtion and I think it would be extremly dangerous to make it illegal, but I do feel that it is wrong to use it as birth control. If you don't want kids, abstain or protect yourself before hand.

 

[e=mv^2]

extremly dangerous to make it illegal

Abortion is incredibly dangerous now....to babies.
I totally disagree. I think that alot fewer babies would be murdered if it were illegal.

 

[progressivegal]

Abortion is incredibly dangerous now....to babies.
I totally disagree. I think that alot fewer babies would be murdered if it were illegal.

I don't want to debate abortion here, but I really don't think going back to knitting needles and coat hangers is in the best interest for anyone. If someone is desperate to end their pregnancy they won't let a law stand in thier way and end up doing something that could kill them. It sounds harsh, but I'd rather have one life lost than 2.

 

[MatthewDiscipleofGod]

Coat hanger abortions where never common here in the USA. Also once abortions were made legal the number of abortions done legally or illegally has sky rocketed. If your concerned about saving lives you would be against legalized abortions because making them illegal again would save lives. I suggest people read this article.

I don't want to debate abortion here, but I really don't think going back to knitting needles and coat hangers is in the best interest for anyone. If someone is desperate to end their pregnancy they won't let a law stand in thier way and end up doing something that could kill them. It sounds harsh, but I'd rather have one life lost than 2.

 

[progressivegal]

I don't think we're going to agree on this issue, and that's OK. instead of both sides always focussing on what we disagree upon, I suggest we focus upon what we do agree upon, PREVENTING abortions from happening in the first place by preventing unwanted pregnancies by stressing abstinence and proper contraceptive use. If the pro-lifers and pro-choicers worked together we could do alot to prevent the number of abortions. We're stronger together than we are appart. Lets get together and fight the real enemy, ignorance!

 

[thanksb2god]

My view is that only Natural Family Planning is acceptable to Christians and only for grave reasons. I agree with the Roman Catholic teaching on this.

For one I never heard such thing in the Catholic church stating that you should do natural family planning. In the eyes of the catholic church they expect you to have like 10 children. But in gods eyes it is wrong to have sex with anyone until you are married. They say that if you do you are commiting a sin.

Like me I am on the shot. But I all ready am married and have 2 kids.

 

[Sketcher]

I don't want to debate abortion here, but I really don't think going back to knitting needles and coat hangers is in the best interest for anyone. If someone is desperate to end their pregnancy they won't let a law stand in thier way and end up doing something that could kill them. It sounds harsh, but I'd rather have one life lost than 2.

Hey, if she's so desperate as to use a coat hanger and suffer permanent damage/death, she brought it on herself. She's getting what she deserves for murdering her own child. I have no compassion for these people until they've crossed the line and repented. Then, and only then should they recieve grace and comfort.

 

[thanksb2god]

Hey, if she's so desperate as to use a coat hanger and suffer permanent damage/death, she brought it on herself. She's getting what she deserves for murdering her own child. I have no compassion for these people until they've crossed the line and repented. Then, and only then should they recieve grace and comfort.

That is just wrong to commit something like that.

 

[e=mv^2]

Legal or illegal abortion is a tragedy. It is pure badness all the way around. There is no good that comes out of it ever.

Saying that it should be legal because if it were not then the murderer risks health problems just does not fly with me. Frankly I am FAR more concerned with the rights of the VICTIM than the offender.

My position:
There would be fewer deaths if abortion were illegal.

Any debate on that?

 

[Diane_Windsor]

I don't think we're going to agree on this issue, and that's OK. instead of both sides always focussing on what we disagree upon, I suggest we focus upon what we do agree upon, PREVENTING abortions from happening in the first place by preventing unwanted pregnancies by stressing abstinence and proper contraceptive use. If the pro-lifers and pro-choicers worked together we could do alot to prevent the number of abortions. We're stronger together than we are appart. Lets get together and fight the real enemy, ignorance!

For one I never heard such thing in the Catholic church stating that you should do natural family planning. In the eyes of the catholic church they expect you to have like 10 children. But in gods eyes it is wrong to have sex with anyone until you are married. They say that if you do you are commiting a sin.

HUMANAE VITAE-Pope Paul VI

For further reading regarding the RCC teaching on birth control:

Life Giving Love: Embracing God's Beautiful Design for Marriage by Kimberly Hahn

My position:
There would be fewer deaths if abortion were illegal.

Any debate on that?

Not on this thread. This thread is about birth control, not abortion.




Diane