Culture of Death: The Intent of the Heart

"In summary, according to multiple references throughout the Physician's Desk Reference, which articulate the research findings of all the birth control pill manufacturers, there are not one but three mechanisms of birth control pills: 1) inhibiting ovulation (the primary mechanism), 2) thickening the cervical mucus, thereby making it more difficult for sperm to travel to the eggs, and 3) thinning and shriveling the lining of the uterus to the point that it is unable or less able to facilitate the implantation of the newly-fertilized egg. The first two mechanisms are contraceptive. The third is abortive." Randy Alcorn

Let's just play devil's advocate and say that chemical birth control measures always work in preventing ovulation. So no possibility of an abortion. But what about the desire of not receiving these little ones through the artificial means of preventing ovulation? Of course, making sure that a baby is not conceived is hardly the same as wanting an abortion. Hardly.

Practicing Catholics may be applauded for rejecting birth control. But really, what difference is there between 'natural' family planning and artificial family planning? Both say, No, God. Not right now. I don't desire a child in my womb, thank you very much. When I want one there, I'll let you know.

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. Genesis 3:16

The Fall certainly has taken the delight in anticipating children and turned it into sorrow.