(July 12, 2015 at 3:18 am)robvalue Wrote: I'll say one more thing then I'll drop it!
This is the definition I found for contraception:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/contraception
Quote:the deliberate prevention of conception or impregnation by any of various drugs, techniques, or devices; birth control.
Yes, I will clarify.
From a theological perspective, when we Catholics say contraception we are talking about means which actually change the sex act itself in order to render it infertile. Refraining from sex on fertile days does not fall into that category. It is a form of birth control in the sense that we are avoiding pregnancy, but it does not fall under this definition of contraception.
Semantics aside, I hope I was able to clear up what our views are in regards to this issue.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
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