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Please understand up front that this post assumes a Christian worldview. I am not interested in discussing "Is the Bible true?" but will discuss "Does the Bible teach this truth." For those who do not accept the authority of the scripture, I hope this will bring some understanding on an issue that clearly puzzles people from the pro-choice side.
Most people don't understand why some Christians who oppose abortion also oppose birthcontrol.
After all, if everyone's goal is to reduce abortions (both pro-choice and pro-life advocates claim this is their ultimate goal) the prevention of pregnancy seems like the most logical solution. So why do so many pro-life people oppose birth control?
Many people (both pro-choice and pro-life) believe the objection to birth control is based primarily on the Christian's conviction that premarital sex is a sin. That handing out birth control removes the consequences and makes pre-marital sex more enticing. So the Christian position is seen as this illogical "keeping the condoms away from the kids will keep the kids from having sex" sentiment.
And while there is some truth to Christians not wanting to endorse "sinful behavior" by handing out condoms, there is another, greater truth that has gotten lost.
Many Christians don't realize that in ALL branches of Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic AND Protestant) birth control was opposed until about 1950. Martin Luther was against it. John Wesley taught that birth control was sodomy.
For the Christian, life is sacred, because all life proceeds from God. He opens and closes the womb. Therefore, what is the difference between ending a life and preventing one? Both reject life. And to oppose abortion but accept birth control is inconsistant.
Additionally, chemical birth controls are effective because they act as an abortificant. They cause abortion of a conceived child before pregnancy can be established. To use, or promote use, of something that causes abortion would be inconsistant with a pro-life stand.
Most people don't understand why some Christians who oppose abortion also oppose birthcontrol.
After all, if everyone's goal is to reduce abortions (both pro-choice and pro-life advocates claim this is their ultimate goal) the prevention of pregnancy seems like the most logical solution. So why do so many pro-life people oppose birth control?
Many people (both pro-choice and pro-life) believe the objection to birth control is based primarily on the Christian's conviction that premarital sex is a sin. That handing out birth control removes the consequences and makes pre-marital sex more enticing. So the Christian position is seen as this illogical "keeping the condoms away from the kids will keep the kids from having sex" sentiment.
And while there is some truth to Christians not wanting to endorse "sinful behavior" by handing out condoms, there is another, greater truth that has gotten lost.
Many Christians don't realize that in ALL branches of Christianity (Orthodox, Catholic AND Protestant) birth control was opposed until about 1950. Martin Luther was against it. John Wesley taught that birth control was sodomy.
For the Christian, life is sacred, because all life proceeds from God. He opens and closes the womb. Therefore, what is the difference between ending a life and preventing one? Both reject life. And to oppose abortion but accept birth control is inconsistant.
Additionally, chemical birth controls are effective because they act as an abortificant. They cause abortion of a conceived child before pregnancy can be established. To use, or promote use, of something that causes abortion would be inconsistant with a pro-life stand.