Articles for tag: Contraception

January 31, 2016

By Robert Pate This is oneÂ of four views of contraception written by Bible college professors. Other views are written by Phil Kenneson,Â Jack Cottrell, andÂ Mark Weedman. There are a number of issues to consider when discussing contraception. These include biological infertility, the mother”s health, financial stewardship, God”s will, adoption, sex for pleasure vs. procreation, masturbation, abstinence, relationship status, and ministry opportunities, to name a few. Before jumping in, I should note that when using the term contraception I am referring to all methods of preventing conception and pregnancy, such as condoms, intrauterine devices, hormone-based oral contraceptives, coitus interruptus, etc. I do

January 30, 2016

Christian Standard

Ethics & Moral Issues

Contraception? One View

By Mark Weedman This isÂ oneÂ of four views of contraception written by Bible college professors. Other views are written byÂ Phil Kenneson,Â Jack Cottrell, andÂ Robert Pate. What makes contraception so tricky is that for most Americans, regardless of religious affiliation, there seems to be no question about its use. Current debates about the contraception mandate in the Affordable Care Act belie a nearly universal acceptance of contraception in the United States.1 American Christians may wait until marriage to start using some form of contraception, but very few of us question whether we should be using it. There are, however, some good reasons for

January 29, 2016

Christian Standard

Ethics & Moral Issues

Contraception? One View

By Jack Cottrell This isÂ oneÂ of four views of contraception written by Bible college professors. Other views are written byÂ Phil Kenneson,Â Mark Weedman, andÂ Robert Pate. Is it moral for a married couple to use contraceptive devices to prevent pregnancy? By contraception we mean the prevention of conception, which is the fertilization of the ovum by the sperm. We do NOT mean the prevention of the implantation of a fertilized ovum””a newly formed baby””in the wall of the womb. This clarification is important because some so-called “contraceptives” do not necessarily prevent conception. Rather, they can allow the new baby to form, but then

January 28, 2016

Christian Standard

Ethics & Moral Issues

Contraception? One View

Four Bible professors consider how “Welcome the Children” (this month’s theme) squares with our decisions not to have them at all. This view is by Phil Kenneson. Subsequent views are written by Jack Cottrell, Mark Weedman, and Robert Pate. By Phil Kenneson My very unscientific sampling of Protestants across a wide theological spectrum suggests three things: (1) Many are aware the Roman Catholic Church has serious objections to artificial contraception. (2) Many Protestants (along with many Catholics) find the Roman Catholic Church”s prohibition on artificial contraception at least baffling, if not irresponsible and invasive. (“Why should the church,” many ask,

September 24, 2013

Mark A. Taylor

Ethics & Moral Issues

A Difficult Standard, a Tricky Balance

By Mark A. Taylor The September 20 issue of The Wall Street Journal quoted from a 12,000-word interview Pope Francis had given to the Italian Jesuit journal CiviltÃ¡ Cattolica. “We cannot insist only on issues related to abortion, gay marriage, and the use of contraceptive methods,” he said. While affirming that the teachings of the church are clear about these matters, he added, “It is not necessary to talk about these issues all the time. We have to find a new balance; otherwise even the moral edifice of the church is likely to fall like a house of cards.” While