Contraceptives...

[RodneyJ]

I understand the Catholic position on birth control, but would condoms also be placed in the same catagory? I’ve never actually heard someone say anything about condoms.

 

[1ke]

I understand the Catholic position on birth control, but would condoms also be placed in the same catagory? I’ve never actually heard someone say anything about condoms.

Yes, condoms are contraceptives.

 

[rpp]

I think you will find, with just a cursory Google search, that condoms are mentioned, and condemned, specifically in many articles written by Catholic clergy and Vatican officials.

All forms of artificial birth control (ABC) are matters of grave sin.

 

[Joe_5859]

Here is what the Catechism of the Catholic says about contraception:

CCC 2370: Periodic continence, that is, the methods of birth regulation based on self-observation and the use of infertile periods, is in conformity with the objective criteria of morality.158 These methods respect the bodies of the spouses, encourage tenderness between them, and favor the education of an authentic freedom. In contrast, “every action which, whether in anticipation of the conjugal act, or in its accomplishment, or in the development of its natural consequences, proposes, whether as an end or as a means, to render procreation impossible” is intrinsically evil:159

By definition, contraception is anything that renders procreation impossible. Condoms fit this definition.

The Church often speaks in general terms. It would be difficult to publish a comprehensive list of every form of birth control, and if the Church did do this, then people would think it was okay to use whatever new form of birth control hit the market after the list was created.

 

[geekborj]

Here is what the By definition, contraception is anything that renders procreation impossible. Condoms fit this definition.

The Church often speaks in general terms. It would be difficult to publish a comprehensive list of every form of birth control, and if the Church did do this, then people would think it was okay to use whatever new form of birth control hit the market after the list was created.

Indeed! If you are in doubt, ask yourself: why use condom? You will easily see that the way we justify our actions reveal the evil in them. The idea behind being sex has to be always within marriage and should always be open to procreation since it is what it was and should be by design. Who could argue for using something other than what it was intended for? Sex (and truly marriage) is in its best form and purpose if used in the proper context it was intended for.

The Church speak in general terms because She speaks about the truth behind every thing not speak about every particular thing. She always explains from the roots just like Jesus speaking to us about the Laws and the Prophets. Truly, “he who listens to you, listens to me.”

 

[Seatuck]

I understand the Catholic position on birth control, but would condoms also be placed in the same catagory? I’ve never actually heard someone say anything about condoms.

Condoms are problematic because they damage both the procreative and the unitive aspects of the marital union. Keep reading I’m sure you’ll notice condoms being mentioned now. People usually say ABC- artificial birth control. Condoms are included in that umbrella as well as the contraceptive description.

 

[Good_Daughter]

I understand the Catholic position on birth control, but would condoms also be placed in the same catagory? I’ve never actually heard someone say anything about condoms.

I question your understanding of the Catholic position if you are asking about condoms. Just in case you don’t know, birth control is permitted within Catholic teaching, as long as a couple has sufficient reason and the method used is non-contraceptive. Condoms are contraceptive when they are used to thwart natural human fertility.

Generally highly effective, “fertility awareness” types of family planning are acceptable forms of birth control for faithful Catholics. This is because they make use of the natural cycle of female fertility and infertility to achieve/avoid reproduction.

 

[RodneyJ]

I question your understanding of the Catholic position if you are asking about condoms. Just in case you don’t know, birth control is permitted within Catholic teaching, as long as a couple has sufficient reason and the method used is non-contraceptive. Condoms are contraceptive when they are used to thwart natural human fertility.

Generally highly effective, “fertility awareness” types of family planning are acceptable forms of birth control for faithful Catholics. This is because they make use of the natural cycle of female fertility and infertility to achieve/avoid reproduction.

If it makes you feel better, please do. I am only beginning to learn the Catholic faith. Sorry for not being born Catholic.

 

[Joe_5859]

If it makes you feel better, please do. I am only beginning to learn the Catholic faith. Sorry for not being born Catholic.

It’s okay to ask questions, Rodney! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It’s certainly commendable that you are seeking to find out more about the Catholic faith! There’s no shame in admitting that we don’t know it all and need help. The more I learn, the more I realize I don’t know!

 

[RodneyJ]

It’s okay to ask questions, Rodney! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It’s certainly commendable that you are seeking to find out more about the Catholic faith! There’s no shame in admitting that we don’t know it all and need help. The more I learn, the more I realize I don’t know!

Thanks Joe.

 

[Seatuck]

It’s okay to ask questions, Rodney! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. It’s certainly commendable that you are seeking to find out more about the Catholic faith! There’s no shame in admitting that we don’t know it all and need help. The more I learn, the more I realize I don’t know!

Ditto. I remember being horrified by how much I didn’t know and even know after several years of studying and practicing it still happens once in a while!
But I don’t think GoodDaughter meant to sound as uncharitable as she did. So be patient with those of us attempting to answer questions too!

 

[Good_Daughter]

But I don’t think GoodDaughter meant to sound as uncharitable as she did. So be patient with those of us attempting to answer questions too!

Thanks Seatuck.

Rodney J, I meant no uncharity, please forgive anything in my tone that sounded that way. I have plenty to learn myself. As a “born Catholic”, I’d still be willing to bet you could answer some questions for me!

I was trying (however badly) to ensure that you had an explanation of the difference between birth control and contraception. I hear so many people say that the Church opposes all birth control (ie. Married couples are supposed to have huge families if they want to be faithful Catholics) which, of course, is not true. I think a good understanding of the Church’s teaching helps us to know which of the many forms of birth control are, in fact, contraceptive and which are not.

God Bless