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Does Contraception Lead to Abortion?
…met him afterwards and explained that I still didn’t understand the connections between contraception and abortion. After all, I asked, “Isn’t contraception designed to reduce the incidence of abortion?” For…
Read MoreWhat is Historical Church Teaching on Contraception?
“Contraception cannot be an expression of total self-giving, because in contraception, something is done to oneself to destroy the power to conceive a child. That same selfishness that wants to…
Read MoreContraception and its Deadly Consequences
…who sought abortions at BPAS had found that two-thirds of them were using contraception at the time they became pregnant. “Contraception,” she lamented, “lets people down.” I’d go much further…
Read MoreContraception vs. NFP
…Contraception: Medical journals have published countless studies indicating unwanted side effects of contraception. For example: Breast cancer risks are elevated for oral contraceptive users: The World Health Organization identifies synthetic…
Read MoreAn Introduction to Church Teaching on Contraception
…within marriage that should be fertile. The couple who freely and knowingly does this commits a mortal sin. Problems with Contraception 1. Contraception Is “Anti-Life.” Contraception contributes to a Culture…
Read MoreIs Church Teaching on Contraception Infallible?
…him [¶25]. Is Church Teaching on Contraception Infallible? Ancient and modern Catholic bishops and theologians have consistently condemned the practice of contraception since the founding of the Church. Since the…
Read MoreBack from Africa – Zimbabwe’s Contraception at its Worst
…for Africa was development, not contraception. Nyerere clearly saw that economic development in Africa lay in its growing population. Zimbabwe’s contraception rate is a prime example. However, from the mid-1980’s,…
Read MoreCan We Use Our Consciences on Contraception?
Surveys in many countries consistently show that most Catholics believe that decisions of conscience about contraception rightfully belong with those who must bear and rear children. The legitimacy of teaching…
Read MoreShould We Avoid Offending People Over Contraception?
…range of Church teaching on sexuality, from contraception to abortion to homosexuality. Several times after these Masses, I witnessed irate parishioners publicly berate him, telling him that he should preach…
Read MoreProtestant Parish Drops Contraception Thanks to HLI Mission in Tanzania
Bishop Mwalyego needs help to spread this Church teaching to parishes in six countries. “Before today I used contraception. I didn’t know what it was doing to my marriage and…
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