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Is contraception a sin?

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Prior to 1930, all Catholics, Protestants, and Eastern Orthodox held that contraception was sinful and contrary to God's will. Not only Catholics, but even dissenting voices such as Martin Luther and John Calvin agreed that contraception was against the natural law and the revealed will of God. read more

Contraception, by definition, is merely the opposite of conception. It is not the use of contraception that is wrong or right. As we learned from Onan, it is the motivation behind the contraception that determines if it is right or wrong. Married couples use contraception for a variety of reasons. read more

Also, women don’t just take birth control for contraception, it helps with other health prolems as well. I’m 17, and I have PCOS, the only way to treat really is via birth control. It helps treat my hormonal imbalance and ovarian cysts (that lead to infertility and serious damage to my ovaries). read more

Thank you for your question, and your evident desire to obey the Lord in even personal matters of life. read more

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Is Using Contraception a Mortal Sin?
Source: prolife365.com

Further Research

Fr Lino Ciccone, C.M.
www.ewtn.com

Is Birth Control a Sin
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Is Permanent Birth Control a Sin?
www.desiringgod.org