Why can't the Catholic Church approve of birth control?

Question

Some of the poorest countries in the world are Catholic, and these people are popping out dozens of babies each, which they can barely afford to feed. A lot of unwanted children get treated badly and their lives suck, especially if they are born to people who can't even afford to feed themselves. How could God possibly be ok with that? 95% of the population growth in the next few years will happen in third world countries. Millions of children die every day because they have no resouces. If the Catholic Church finally got with the times and approved of birth control, it could do nothing but improve the lives of these people. What do you have to say?

Answer 1

What it comes down to, is that this is just one more way the Catholic church can control women. If they are kept "barefoot and pregnant", then they can't go out and take control of the things that they should, they aren't able to go out and "take the men's jobs", and therefore can be "controlled" better. The Catholic church, (and by the church, I don't mean all catholics, but the higher-ups that make policy for the them), has been known on several occasions to change the rules to fit their desires.
As for the natural, or "rhythm" method of birth control, there is a name for the people who use this. They are called "parents".
And on a side note to songbird or whoever it was, no one said anything about sex outside of mariage here. We are talking about the catholic church's view on birth control.

Answer 2

the catholic church believes that sex is only to be used for the intention of procreation. A person is only suppose to have sex if they want or are ok with having children. However they have approved of natural family planning which if is learned properly can be quite effective. I was raised a catholic and used this for several years. I have three children but only one was an accident so i would have to say the natural method works quite well but you have to know how to use it so there would have to be people able to teach to it and people that would learn it and actually be willing to use it. Most people are not willing to use the natural method because it limits the time when you can have sex. But on the other hand I do agree that God would not want people to be having children that they can't feed and it would be good if the church would give in to some more types of birth control.

Answer 3

It is not the Catholic Church that must get with the times, it is the people of this time that have to get with the Catholic Church.

Rich, poor, middle-class, whatever - all people are held to the same moral standard when it comes to the dignity of human life.

From the moment of conception, we have a human being. And that human being deserves the right to life. It's that simple. Perhaps, if these parents were as concerned for the welfare of their children, as you seem to be, the obvious course of action here is for such couples NOT to do anything that might result in them having children.

You have to understand that a child is a blessing, even when born to poor and/or unloving parents.

You do not seem to be aware of the fact God is not against all birth control. He is only against all forms of artificial birth control. Abortions, the morning after pill, all constitute murder because these methods destroy an existing human being. When it comes to birth control pills, etc, etc, these methods interfere with the natural order. When a man and a women come together in sexual intercourse, no steps must be taken that nullify the sex act's natural purpose of procreation. To do so is immoral.

Natural forms of birth control are not only approved by the Catholic Church - they are encouraged by it.

You make the mistake of assuming sex is some kind of civil right. You probably don't like the idea of abstinence because it intereferes with some (made up) civil right to pleasure.

Again, anyone as concerned about the wellbeing of children best be ready to practice abstinence. Selfishness is the only reason anyone would disagree.

Answer 4

Well, I'll just quote Monty Python on this one for reason as to why Catholicism will never embrace or even condone birth control,
"EVERY SPERM IS SACRED" That being said, I don't think the problem is viewed as a lack of birth control but rather as a lack of Self-control. If a person(well a couple of people) is not trying to procreate offspring than, they should refrain from interactions that may result in such. Thus, it is on the "moral" grounds to ban birth control because using it would mean that one IS acting out a "sacred act" without any regard to the ultimate purpose of that act & therefore sinning, which of course is a "no-no" in most all religious doctrines. Not that I'm saying I'M against people using birth control, because God knows that there are people out there that really oughtn't be procreating offspring, though he gave us that whole "free will" thing. (Or @ least the belife in it's possibility so we THINK as though we have it.) Personnaly I feel that there needs to be more education on how & why birth control is used in many 3rd World countries. Not to mention something needs to be done about the AVAILIBILITY of b/c in some of those countries. Though, sometimes it may be available & the "function" of the b/c (in this case I mean condom) told, but it isn't explained how to put it on properly & that it can only be used ONE time. So, it isn't effective @ all even though it gets used. It costs lots of $$ to educate and make available, but in the long run it would save a LOT more $$ & stop some hardships.

Answer 5

Not saying I agree or disagree with this (in whole or in part), but in a nutshell, here's the reasoning being the Catholic teaching on birthcontrol:

Sex is supposed to take place only within the confines of a marriage (therefore, between a man and a woman) and in situations that are open to the possibility of procreation. (Sterility caused by Mother Nature doesn't count.) The seriousness of this comes from the fact that this is a life-creating act. Or at least, it can be.

So, no birth control, because it takes away the possibility of procreation. In the same breath, no pre-marital sex, no adultry, no homosexual sex. I don't see the church changing its mind about these last three issues, but I have hope that maybe the church will at least realize that they aren't hurting a life that hasn't been made when people use birth control.

Answer 6

Newsflash, a lot of people in this country have children they can't afford and treat badly. And they are catholic. Honestly it really doesn't matter what the religion states is right, people are going to do what they do no matter what. If you are a true catholic you wouldn't be having sex and popping out kids in the first place unless you were responsible enough to have them.
Being catholic has nothing to do with this situation, how about people get some morals, and/or some education. I don't think the religion should have to change what they feel is right, just to accommodate people. It should be the other way around

Answer 7

The Roman Catholic Church can't approve birth control for a few reasons. Catholic leaders (and subsequently, Catholics) believe that intercourse is something holy between a husband and wife. They believe something holy must have a divine purpose, and that divine purpose is life. In the Book of Genesis, God killed a man named Onan for practicing coitus interruptus (in lamens terms, he pulled out before he was done). They see any form of birth control practiced as being a sin, and they don't want to be viewed as sinful in God's eyes. Another thing to think about is that eventually, a husband and wife are going to want to have sex. If they think it's sinful to use birth control, they'll have sex, and just end up with more children. The Church can make more money on penances then, although I'm sure this isn't their plan. You can go to www.catholic.com, and I'm sure they have articles there as to why the Chuch is opposed to birth control.

Answer 8

Why would they want to do that if they can get more members by not allowing it? Then they can collect for those poor families and use the proceeds to get more gold for their churches and idols. Personally, I was a Catholic for many years and now I do not care what they approve of as long as God would approve, I will do it. The Pope is human, not a god as he claims to be. He is not God on Earth. If he were, why does he still get sick and die? A real God does not get sick or die and he does not get rich while there are poor that are dying not a hundred yards from where his lush palace is with all its splendor. Yes, people are starving to death not a hundred yards from the Papacy and what does the Pope do about it? Not a thing but he takes more money in to stuff his coffers with and let the starving, starve to death as long as he gets his money. All I have told you can be documented and has been if you will but read the reports.

Answer 9

Catholics don't oppose birth control. We oppose contraceptives. Contraception means "against life." Natural family planning is a form of birth control for catholics, but the difference is that the family is still open to life.

Answer 10

The Catholic church love the idea of more congregants...to send money. Besides, it is a cult, not a true denomination within Christianity. Cults do not adhere to Biblical truths but create their own to serve themselves. People need to be educated, not just in poor countries, but within wealthy countries too. There are many Americans who pop one out yearly around here too. I know of many families that have 4 or more, which is mind boggling to me.