1. Does god disapprove of taking birth control? I'm taking the shots where you only get one period a month because mine are really bad and make me incredibly sick...and if i have a basketball game or school then i have to miss and it aggravates my teachers and coaches after a certain point. I heard that it is "wrong" even if it isnt to control birth. I'm not some promiscuous tramp. I'm a good girl and even if i did need contraception i wouldnt rely on a shot, cause it wouldnt protect me from diseases anyways.
2. Somethin else ive heard is that if you dont marry God doesnt like it. As long as i dont go around doing stuff i should be doing, then why would that be bad? I want to be an athletic trainer and I was talking to our schools athletic trainer, and some of the other ones in the county, and most of them arent married because they said they dont have time to find anyone or keep a relationship .
3 Does god disapprove of adopting, especially as a single person?
Thanks
2007-06-30 05:47:19 · 19 answers · asked by Some girl 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1. No
2. Paul talks about the benifits of not being married in 2 Corinthians, so that is not true.
3. No. One of the commands in the Bible is to take care of the widows and the orphans.
2007-06-30 05:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by The 2 points guy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. I don't think God would have any problem with you taking birth control at all, especially for medical purposes. Even for birth control purposes, I don't think it's wrong, because in this day and age (depending on where you live, I guess) it's difficult to support 20 kids! My parents were a part of a religion when I was younger that taught that birth control is a sin and my parents had 13 kids! My oldest sister wasn't even 5 yet when my mom had her 5th baby! When we were little, we all suffered from malnutrition because for a while there we were living off of bread and coffee, and I'm sorry, but I don't think God has a problem with wanting to be able to feed all the kids you have.
2. There's nothing wrong with being single. Jesus never married so that he could be devoted to his teachings. Same with the apostles. And Paul says in 1 Corinthians 7:8 "Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion." He goes on to specify that HE is saying this, not the Lord, but I think it's possible that God might call you to remain single, so that you can fulfill the plans he has for you.
3. There are so many children out there without homes and I'm sure God would praise you for taking in one of his children who needs a home, and teaching them his word, whereas otherwise, they may not have that opportunity!
2007-06-30 06:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by likewhatever 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. As birth control isn't mentioned in the Bible, I couldn't tell you. I personally see nothing wrong with it, especially for the reasons you've stated. That's something you'd have to work out for yourself. I'm not God, and neither is any other Christian.
2. Well, as there were people in the Bible who never married, I see no issue with it.
3. That I'm not sure about, either. It's not something that's in the Bible. I personally would not adopt if I was single, simply because I believe a child needs a mother AND a father, and it's too difficult to be both for a child. But again, this is just me personally. I'm not God, I couldn't tell you, and I wouldn't dare to presume that I can speak for Him.
I'm sorry if this isn't much help, but it's the only answers I can give.
2007-06-30 05:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all sweetheart......go ask GOD....
Let's look at the 3rd world countries. You have thousands of children under 5, dieing of starvation and disease every day.
If God is a caring God, then would he not want the people of the 3rd world countries to be able to choose whether or not they could take birth control? After all, the bible makes it clear that God gave us freedom of choice. That was really important to him because he was not interested in just creating a planet that was populated with biological robots.
If God does not want you to take "birth control" medication to help you be well and not be sick every month with a period that is out of control, then God would also not want my mother to take her heart medication to keep her well either.
Your second question asks if God doesn't like it if you do not marry. Hmmmmmm......well then why are so many priests and nuns not married? Does that displease God also?
Adopting? where are you getting these ideas from sweety? I had 50 foster children. If I would not have taken some of them in at the time, they would have had to go to places that were pretty awful. I would have adopted several of these children if the situation would have been different. Our judicial system often sends abused children back to their abusers simply to make sure that the parent gets to keep their rights. It's almost like a child is regarded in some states as a possesion rather than a human.
If there were a major catastrophy and millions were to die, you lived and there were many children around you who needed your help, would God condemn you for helping them? The answer to that sweety, is no, ofcourse not. So how could it be a sin to adopt a child in need, even if you are single?
Now, be polite to whom ever is telling you these things that you are "hearing" about God.
People like to misinterpret things so that the rules play in their favor. It's easy to say, "God said so" or "The Bible says so".
Just because someone says that does not mean that it is true or that they are more knowledgeable than you are.
Take the Bible and study it like you would a text book. Pray about it ....but never take someone elses word as "Gospel".
God Bless You
2007-06-30 06:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by Terri P 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
God is not as strict as you have viewed him. Read the new testament on your own and notice how much love Jesus had for the people around him. Look at your questions in view of this love. You will find a more open, loving God who want to embrace you with his love.
Birth control that is best in my own belief is the condom. It does prevent diseases and should be used if you are ever having sex. But you are not taking "birth control"; you are taking medicine to feel better. There is a difference.
Do not marry just to be married. It is far worse to be married to someone who you do not truly love or committed to, or (shudder) someone who is abusive, then to be alone. Trust in God to bring you the person who is good for you. And if you end like me, not married, that is okay. I am a Christian too.
God does not look down someone trying to bring more love in this world such as adopting. But do realize that adopting is a BIG commitment and requires a plan as well as good intentions, which is why God wants us to use our heads as well as our hearts when making a big decision as this. Pray about these things. God is about love and justice not about a bunch of rules.
God Bless.
2007-06-30 06:09:59 · answer #5 · answered by John A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you catholic? you sound like you are... anyways... i am answering this froma catholic perspective.
1. the catholic church teaches that artificial birth control pills, shots, condoms, etc is wrong when used as a mean of birth control. however... since you are using them to help you regulate your periods then that is ok. if you have any doubts you can talk to your priest. i had to do the same thing with my pills... and trust me it is ok.
2. god doesn't care if you are married or single. what the church teaches is that if you do choose to remain single that you shouldn't be sleeping around. so no premarital sex.
3. god and the church doesn't disapprove of adopting. in fact catholic charities will help with adoption cases. but beware that it can be very hard for a single person to adopt....
2007-06-30 06:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know what Christianity (Protestant Christianity), the bible is the sole source.
For 1, birth control is not discussed in the bible, so there is no revealed information to give you. That means, you are free to decide for your self. For me, it sounds like you have a medical treatment that has the side effect of birth control, not the other way around.
For 2, I refer you to the Epistles especially 1 Cor 10 that talks about relationships.
For 3, adoption is not in the Law of Moses (Torah) but a legal contact. Since it is not revealed, you are free to decide for yourself. Single parent adoption is a legal form of adoption within the United States.
You really need to trust God more and know what he has revealed.
2007-06-30 06:01:39 · answer #7 · answered by J. 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the prohibition against birth control is based on motive, not action. Therefore, since the motive isn't to avoid the consequences of sexual promiscuity, I don't see what's wrong with it.
Jesus wasn't married and God seems to have approved of him.
I would urge against it in ordinary circumstances. There might be some cases where it might be better for the child, but I would think these would be the exception and not the norm.
2007-06-30 06:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by Deof Movestofca 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Personally.... I don't see God as disapproving of it. I do believe that "pro-choice" should be the choice not to get pregnant. I also think that taking it for the reason you give makes it a medical not moral issue.
As for marriage, there are different ministries for different people. Marriage is not always the right ministry. He does not pass judgement on not chosing marriage.
How could God disapprove of adoption? It is caring for others. But, I guess I am somewhat prejudiced in that area. My three children are all adopted.
2007-06-30 05:52:59 · answer #9 · answered by extraordinarywomenoffaith 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. No, he doesn't disapprove of it. You as taking it for medical reasons. nothing wrong with that.
2. No, nothing wrong with no being married. Look at the prophets, the apostles, and even Jesus Himself. They were not all married.
3. No, I think He would approve of you taking in and caring for a child that is in desperate need of a good home.
2007-06-30 05:52:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋