2006-11-04 15:48:12 · 15 answers · asked by reba 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it's just the Catholics that oppose that, and I know very few Catholics who actually don't use birth control or condoms. And they should. Every sperm will not become a child, every egg won't either. Women have thousands of eggs, but can have limited number of children. Besides, 80% of egg/sperm combinations in the womb end naturally in a few days anyway by not implanting fully. If god wants every child and no abortions, why did he make it so at least 80% of all pregnancys don't go through?
2006-11-04 15:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know contraceptives are only prohibited by the Catholic church. I do know that some Christians believe that an iud is wrong, because it actually kills the fertilized egg, which would be a fetus in their view. But the pill would be okay as would many other contraceptives.
Of course "Christian" is a pretty broad term. This could mean a lot of denominations and some would disagree with me.
2006-11-04 23:52:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The catholic church opposes anything more than the rythym method (timing your cycles to estimate when you're ovulating) as birth control.
I'm not sure of any other denominations public view, but those with political pull have guided the US gov't into siding with abstinence only educational programs. Members of the religous right are the principal authors of the Federal Abstinence Education Program. In order for any state to recieve federal money it must teach a program that "teaches abstinence from sexual activity outside marriage as the expected standard for all school-age children". This is the most frightening part of the statement: expected standard. Its a thinly veiled attempt at faith sponsered morality in PUBLIC SCHOOLS. It also illustrates that this is not about teaching all the tools for public health and safety, only those that they find appropriate.
Educate everyone about condom usage (and make them available) and you'll see the number of STD cases decline. Educate children about contraception, and you'll see fewer unwanted teen pregnancies (and higher graduation rates). Teach everyone about abortion (not as a moral decision, but from the strictly medical standpoint) and you'd be surprised at how many fewer abortions are performed, not because of faith, but because educated people make wiser decisions...there will also be a lower need, since teens will also know more about contraception.
2006-11-05 00:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Bill K Atheist Goodfella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"better to take the pill than kill a baby"
translation:
It's better to prevent an egg from even developing than wait till it divides into several cells which we choose to view as a person in it's own right than to wait until it's obvious that this person has developed into a very basic stage and to prevent it from developing further.
Anyway, enough of that... and you're right, it is better to prevent rather than deal when you find out you messed up.
Christians in general don't have any problem with either. However, representatives such as the Pope and local religious figures, particularly catholics, tend to condemn the usage of either due to Biblical scripture which does the same.
2006-11-04 23:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the denomination. Most are fine with it, on the grounds that it is just another form of medicine. However, some churches (Catholics being a notable example) feel it encourages sex as a purely recreational activity and/or interferes with the will of God.
2006-11-04 23:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by answerator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure non believers have a better idea of what other Christians think, but I do not have a problem with birth control.
2006-11-04 23:54:09 · answer #6 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics(ones who live their faith by the doctrine of the church) believe that all forms of birth control are absolutely wrong.They are actually unnecessary...a couple are to use self discipline and control when they have sex to delay having children...works out to about 5-7 days a month...all children are blessings and we accept when they are given...we control our carnal urges as a normal, responsible and mature couple...
2006-11-04 23:57:56 · answer #7 · answered by Therapist King 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who you talk to. Catholics say NO WAY. Protestants vary.
And by the way the pill is not heathy for women. If I had a wife I'd NEVER MAKER HER TAKE IT. If we were through having babies and rubbers were too "iffy" I'd simply stop having sex, becuase I love my wife and want her around and she's more important to me than sex.
If YOUR WIFE is not more important than SEX, I pity your wife, for she married the wrong man!
2006-11-05 00:19:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Catholicism is the only denomination that carries strong opinions against birthcontrol. I also agree with the others that answered, it is better to use protection than to have an abortion.
2006-11-04 23:51:48 · answer #9 · answered by Heather 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most religions think birth control is ok. It is better to bring a child into the world at the appropriate time
2006-11-04 23:49:53 · answer #10 · answered by parental unit 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋