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1 | What family planning method is good? | Ps 127:3 | mobisa | 97856 | ||
Arbotion is murder and christians shouldn't do it.Now do you think it is okay for christians to use (a)bills(tablets or injections) to avoid pregnancy (b)operation for the same reason (c) condoms and other means for the same reason? |
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2 | What family planning method is good? | Ps 127:3 | Radioman2 | 97859 | ||
Repost of ID# 1047 by charis 'I don't think that the Bible expressly prohibits the use of contraceptives, BUT, it is the attitude of the user that is in question. If used for the purpose of 'safe sex' because you are not sure of your partner, God cannot be pleased with the attitude. This includes promiscuous sex, adultery, harlotry, homosexuality, pre-marital (trial) sex, etc. Another abuse would be selfish, such as, "kids would detract from my plans, my career, or even my ministry." The key word is 'MY.' 'If, however, you have a normal, healthy, natural Christian life, and decide that your family is complete, and that (to a certain degree, and led by the Holy Spirit) age, finances, marital unity, logic, etc. lead you to want to stop proliferation, I cannot see God saying either, "Take a chance on another child," or "Stop having sex with your mate." 'Another factor,of course,is your gender. A man seems to be able to be more legalistic about this than a woman. He doesn't have to bear the child, nor does he have (usually) as much responsibility in rearing them. The only 'pro-choice' (in this matter) that is Biblical is that a woman should have a say in how many. I belong to the former gender, but can see the latter's point of view. 'Finally the method of contraception is also important. Abortion is absolutely out! Some drugs are potentially dangerous, and operations are permanent. Great caution is necessary, as well as spiritual and medical counsel. 'As to Biblical support for my thinking, I don't think that it was an issue, as there were not many forms available. As abortion and some very dangerous concoctions were the only real options, it is no wonder that God did not speak in favor of these methods. 'I would be interested to hear, in the light of these comments, views from the 'other side.' I am sure there are some who would say the Bible forbids contraception, but I suspect that the view is a bit legalistic or assumptive. I pray that this portrays, if nothing else, a good argument based on my understanding of the intent of God toward us. 'Blessings in Jesus' name.' ____________________ Repost of ID# 1047 originally submitted by charis Reposted by Radioman2 |
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3 | What family planning method is good? | Ps 127:3 | figgy | 97877 | ||
This is an excellent post and I agree with this completely. Just to add my own two cents, I think that God wants us to have the correct attitude toward children. God commands us to be fruitful and multiply (Gen 1:28). Furthermore, we are told that children are a blessing from the Lord: "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. Happy is the man who has a quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed, but shall speak with their enemies in the gate" (Ps. 127:3-5). I don't think that professing christians are to resist the blessings of the family. We are not to take on the cultural values of our society. For example, plan on having 1.5 children only when financially feasible or after all of our own goals and pursuits have been complete. God Bless, Figgy |
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