tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post5894724709028209257..comments2023-10-05T10:29:39.439+01:00Comments on Catholic Collar And Tie: Contraception and the War on Women -UpdatedAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09049074568745678686noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-21695531139204036192012-07-12T19:05:25.240+01:002012-07-12T19:05:25.240+01:00I am an active supporter of SPUC David; may their...I am an active supporter of SPUC David; may their work be brought to an end by the world returning to the valuing and protection of human life. <br />I remember being told as a little girl "don't have sex before marriage in case you get pregnant"; it was all about the stigma attached to unwed pregnancy, not the faith; not what the church teaches (that your body is sacred and the marital act is sacred, enabling a man and a wife to say I love you so much that they give themselves completely that a child may be the result). <br />Sadly when I had a son the first thing I said to him when he became a teenager was "if you’re going to have sex use protection". Now that I am a little more knowledgeable of my faith I can only look back with sadness and try to better educate my children. actually I have been failed by my parents (although they didn't know any better; they never really heard the Church’s teaching from pulpits) and by my schooling, as well as some of my clergy who I don't remember preaching about contraception and sex when I was growing up. I literally am a child of the sixties being in my early fifties now.Sally Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-67565510656357611452012-07-12T15:54:44.513+01:002012-07-12T15:54:44.513+01:00Dear Sally Anne
I too agree with what Fr Gary has ...Dear Sally Anne<br />I too agree with what Fr Gary has written & what you say too but isn't it the case that not only is insufficient information available on the effects of contraception but equally, if not more so, on the effects of abortion? In too many cases (including some situations of far less import)it is the case that you are told ONLY what the proponents of contraception, abortion or whatever WANT you to know.<br />In a perfect world both sides of every argument need to be fully explained.<br />No doubt you are aware of SPUC (which is highlighted in the blog) but they are perhaps the only organisation which is presently putting the truth about these matters before the public.David O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04023042558615821880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-73647641208637567952012-07-12T15:39:33.706+01:002012-07-12T15:39:33.706+01:00It has taken me many years to glimpse the uncondit...It has taken me many years to glimpse the unconditional and unable to be earned love, that Christ has for each man and woman and even more struggling (on my part) to be able to receive that love for myself. Once I do, and it is on a daily and sometimes on/off basis at present, I am able to distribute His love to others. I am also able to believe in my own self worth, despite how others may treat me. I know that Jesus affirms me (and you).<br /><br />Our Lady taught me all the above after I asked the Father to let me get closer to her. That prayer request is powerful, so make sure you mean it if you pray it!<br /><br />I am still a/His work in progress which is why my life regularly resembles a building site!!shadowlandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707611566091137431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641832955811669058.post-46256369641519179582012-07-11T18:31:40.628+01:002012-07-11T18:31:40.628+01:00What can I say as a woman. Well only the same as a...What can I say as a woman. Well only the same as any other woman must be saying, you are so right in everything you have said. I agree entirely and I do feel, from experience that we aren't given enough information about the effects of contraception. Today it is portrayed as the easy and natural option. However this is<br />So untrue. Bravo for your wise words I applaud your courageSally Annenoreply@blogger.com