Yes it is. I have no way to reconcile my position with this truth. An example of my position would be if a child is drowning and the mother knew that jumping in the water would almost surely result in both their deaths, would her choice to stay on shore be considered a sin? Not the best analogy, I know.
This is a situation that maybe beyond much control (especially if the Mother cannot swim properly and there are no other options) and one in a state of panic/distress can sometimes remain frozen and not knowing what to do. This is more "accident" related. However, abortion differs from this in the respect it is premeditated/determined and directly performed by the hands of the abortionist. The act of abortion is horrific.
It is very situational. My niece couldn't have handled a child very well and the couple that she gave him up to were very happy. A blessing all round I think.
That's great. This is why adoption is wonderful. Many are those who cannot have children and are often crying out to have them. What a gift!
Song of Solomon shows that the sexual act is more than just for creating life. If that was all it was for, then my wife and I should not have sex since she can no longer become pregnant. I don't think God is restricting us in that manner.
Absolutely, the sexual act is also to be shared between a married couple for enjoyment/bonding also. I'm sorry I did not make myself more clear and mention that as well. But if you read this part of my quote again:
God created the sexual act to be shared in the sacred bonds of marriage and to allow for the possibility of new life to come from it.
I did mention the sexual act as "sharing" but also leaving open the possibility of life to come as a result (If one can still have children).
Those that have gone past the age of having children or cannot have children for other reasons should not be exempt from enjoying sex with their married partner! But should rather continue if it's enjoyed.
What verses in the Bible support your position that people should never use birth control?
What verses in the Bible say that the only reason for sex is to make babies?
What verses in the bible indicate we should? Since this is something mankind created - is it backed up by the bible in anyway?
I already made myself clearer earlier in regards to the reason for sex. I think we at least agree on that part.
We do not agree on the birth control side of things obviously. However, this was not the subject of this thread and I'm doubtful if either of us would ever come to a resolution anyway.
But indeed, I'm all for any programme that emphasizes God's intention for sex and especially for the young who need direction and why it is important to respect their bodies and other people's. There is indeed a reason and a very noble one!
We all have the choice to rebel. Protection from pregnancy and STD"s/AIDS as one continues to have pre-marital sex is handing out a false sense of security/protection/freedom where one "may" manage to escape the consequences of their sin/actions, but in doing so, will likely never wake up to it or think twice. The person may indeed consider themselves "free" when sadly, spiritually they maybe dying!
To me, that is a far bigger disaster! And a spiritual one.
Satan would happily support those who pat people on the back and hand out contraception, as they walk with their "safety belts" on the merry road to Hell. If it gives them the means and ways to keep their sinful lifestyle going without "interruption"? He will "hopefully in his eyes" win more souls.
Whilst God's plan for our lives and sex is so often scoffed and sneered at by a world who has more "realistic" solutions. The physical body and pleasures are to be preserved at all costs from interruption and consequences, whilst the soul is barely taken into consideration.
