Yes that is true but what if the person you marry already has a disease? What do u do then?
Why would a married person not want pregnancy? Babies are bundles of joy, not something bad. There should only be a real serious reason for spacing out births. You can’t just do it for selfish reasons.
That person should not be getting married. If that is the case, unless the other spouse is willing to accept the disease, you have to practice abstinance.
Catholic moral theology is not for the faint hearted.
If you mean a sexually transmitted disease, abstain 100% from any activity that could/would cause you to get it.
They don’t sound fun to a teenager who has grown up in a world where sex is the ultimate object of life. But these teachings do lead to a true love and happiness in life (and afterlife).Gee, these answers are not very fun!
Accept the disease what do u mean by that? That is so stupid. I can love someone without wanting their disease. “In sickness and in health” means that I accept them with the disease it does not mean I have to take the chance of catching it. Especially if it is fatal like aids. I am sure God would not want that for anyone nor would he ecpect a couple not to have sex If it means not spreading the disease. How would God say condoms and other types of birth control are bad if they were not around when he was alive.
(Maybe too late)
Ok, you are making no sense. God is eternal. He’s around always and his divinely appointed authority on earth is the Catholic Church. Birth control was practiced before Jesus ever lived and God killed people who used it (Gen. 38:9-10). That’s how bad it is. Onnan “pulled out” and he was killed. What do you think happens with a condom? The “seed” (semen) does not go in the woman. It is spilled out. Just like Onnan did. God does not allow evil as a means to a good. Contraception is an evil. Period. It prevents life. Abstinence is required in that situation. You’re a human being, you have self-control. Sex is not a need for you. Many, many people lead perfectly healthy and happy lives without sex. Don’t let society tell you what to think. Sex is not the end all be all of life. Listen to God and his Church. You’ll find true happiness.
, then yes. If by condums you mean condums, then no. Contraceptives are bad and sinful. If not out of respect for your spouse, then don’t use them out of respect for God.
I’m sorry, but this is no good. The well being of your eternal soul is more important than your body and it’s urges. Sex is not a spasm. We are not animals. Self control is possible. It may be hard, but unite your suffering to the cross. If the person has AIDS, condoms are not reliable to prevent it, it can still go through. Many people get pregnant using condoms because many are defective (usually one in every box) and the HIV virus is smaller than a sperm cell so it goes through even easier. If the person has some other STD, there are many medications to supress the symptoms if you are willing to share in the suffering of your spouse (this may be a true sign of love). Evil is NEVER a means to a good. EVER. If someone is willing to reject God for sex because temptation is too strong that is their business. I hope and pray they go to confession with a truly sorry heart afterwards.This is the 1st poll that I have viewed that shows the names of those who answered.
btw–Jesusismyhomie, I think you present a thought provoking situtation. Genesis gives you very good and faithful reasoning to abstain from having sex but love for ones husband or wife and temptation will probably take over (not everyone is that perfect) and intercourse will more then likely happen . In this case I would say absolutely use condoms to prevent the spread of disease.
The disease is the greater evil.
And the only reliable way to prevent it is abstinance.