How do explain Catholic teaching on contraceptives here?

[Amie]

1ke:

You wrote a very nice letter, very thoughtful. And, may I be the first to say:

Welcome to the Pro-Life Nut-Case club… I’ll teach you the secret handshake later. Don’t worry about what these people think, you never know when you will plant a seed.

I get odd looks quite frequently especially when telling people at work, or wherever, that I cannot donate to AWESOME CAUSE #1001 because they support embryonic stem cell research, fetal tissue research, abortion, contraception, etc…

It gets easier the more you do it.

Thanks 1Ke! No response yet… if I ever get one at all. But, at least I said a little bit more of WHY to these folks… ya never know. And I know exactly what you mean about donating to “AWESOME CAUSE #1001” It seems like they are always trying to hit you up for something that my husband and I find out totally supports embryonic research, etc… and then you have to explain…and it doesn’t go over too easy! (Mostly this happens to my husband at work.) But, at least we’re doing the right thing… and that’s all I can do! And pray, of course…

Now, how does that handshake go?

God bless, and thanks again!!!
-Amie

 

[Amie]

For those interested, I did get a response today, and here it is:

"Thanks very much for your thoughtful response. I sincerely think that we have different opinions on this issue and how best to address the issues that face teenagers here in Bolivia. I respect your views and sincerely do want to thank you for the support that you have provided to our program which has provided many skills and tools to Marleni and other boys and girls in our program.

Sincerely yours,

Gary Shaye"