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Catholic Church against Cesarean section
August 12, 2021 at 12:04 pm
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RE: Catholic Church against Cesarean section
August 12, 2021 at 12:28 pm
Anything related to sex and they are against it (exceptions apply for priests and young boys though)
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RE: Catholic Church against Cesarean section
August 12, 2021 at 12:39 pm
I must have been raised a different kind of Catholic.
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RE: Catholic Church against Cesarean section
August 12, 2021 at 12:43 pm
(August 12, 2021 at 12:41 pm)onlinebiker Wrote: (August 12, 2021 at 12:39 pm)arewethereyet Wrote: I must have been raised a different kind of Catholic.
Do they have special classes on that sort of thing?

I grew up in a town that was over 90% Catholic. I went to Catholic school from 6th grade through high school. We had a Basilica in town. I learn more about Catholic teachings here than I ever did there.
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RE: Catholic Church against Cesarean section
August 12, 2021 at 12:44 pm
Crap city! I didn't know any of this either. I absolutely don't understand why anyone would submit to such medieval beliefs. OTOH, I know lots of Catholics and most of them practice birth control and some have had C-sections, so it's obvious that their flock doesn't take this nonsense seriously.
And btw, what twisted "logic" do they use to conclude that a c-section promotes the use of contraceptives? If anything would it's the procedure you just described.
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RE: Catholic Church against Cesarean section
August 12, 2021 at 12:47 pm
The only thing I can sort of piece together is that it's often advised a woman have no more than three C-sections. I suppose that may promote the use of something other than the rhythm method of birth control, which is a no-no technically for Catholics. Beyond that, I got nuthin'.
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RE: Catholic Church against Cesarean section
August 12, 2021 at 1:59 pm
(August 12, 2021 at 12:47 pm)arewethereyet Wrote: The only thing I can sort of piece together is that it's often advised a woman have no more than three C-sections. I suppose that may promote the use of something other than the rhythm method of birth control, which is a no-no technically for Catholics. Beyond that, I got nuthin'.
My understanding is that the only acceptable method of birth control is abstinence. Even masturbation is a no-no because the equipment is there for one thing and one thing only, babies. Why it feels so damn good is probably because god wants to tempt us with pleasure. Hell, Catholic men are probably not supposed to enjoy the orgasm. I imagine women are supposed to say three hail mary's for each one they have as they aren't absolutely necessary for pregnancy.
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