Clarifying Contraception for Christian Women
It's essential for Christian women to understand the basics of birth control and not be misled by the notion of a "contraception culture," as claimed in a recent Baptist Press article by David Roach.
Roach's article features an interview with Evan Lenow, an associate professor at Mississippi College and director of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Clinton, Miss., extension, who holds a degree in Christian ethics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lenow challenges his ethics students to consider that a married couple's efforts to prevent pregnancy might be morally problematic, describing the use of birth control to prevent pregnancy as "commodifying children."
Lenow argues that married couples should view children as a blessing, rather than striving for a "perfect number of children."
The article aims to clarify the basic functions of birth control and address misconceptions surrounding contraception.
Author's summary: Clarifying contraception for Christian women.