2- Julie 
on June 13 2007
sure, as long as Jonathan doesn't catch on that I'm thinking about it. Slippery slope...
There are times when I'd like to hang up the rosary, take a pill, and not have to worry quite so much.
3- Leanne on June 13 2007
I think of it this way. The laws of the Church say you can't take contraceptives. The laws of the land say that it's quite fine.
Now, until the Church is prepared to step in and bail me out if I'm caught speeding or not paying my taxes, I'm more inclined to listen to the laws of the land.
Besides, it's rather easier for the clergy to avoid pregnancies and even then, strange things happen... there are a remarkable number of immaculate conceptions...
4- Tracey on June 13 2007
Life can be so strange like that.
I vote for contraceptives. In my opinion, the way of the Church is not reasonable on this topic. Plus, that law was enacted way back when, when families needed to be big to work the farms, etc.
The times they have a-changed.
5- Julie on June 14 2007
I can reason for contraceptives easily, and can even convince my head. But somewhere, deep in my gut, I still agree with the Church on this. So I'm back to square one.
In some ways, it's like perpetual pennance for not being willing to give in to "total surrender" and completely trust God that he's got things under control.
1- Anstey
on June 13 2007
usually you can think about sex as much as you want without fear of pregnancy.
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