Do you think using condoms and birth control is a sin?( please read details)?
86643
no i do not think using any form of birth control a sin,i do think that having chilren that you cant take care of,or end up abusing them because you didnt want them a real sin!
923710
Condoms have been known to break.\n\nAll it takes is one sperm to escape at just the right few days of teh month and she is pregnant.\n\nIt is wise to use another method in addition to condoms.\n\nContinue to use condoms because they prevent sexually transmitted diseases and usually prevent pregnancy.
300285
Although I don't think abortion should be used as a backup form of birth control, I do think that there are always circumstances that are beyond us.  I think that some women have their reasons and that is their choice!
893256
I've always wondered the same thing.  I think the answer lies in looking at the people who advocate this nonsense.  There is nothing wrong with teaching abstinence.   But, it needs to be taught right along with the more realistic avenue of teaching birth control and the ways to avoid STDs, especially HIV.  Those people who want to teach abstinence only tend to be the same folks who confuse religion with reality.  You can bet with confidence that these people are in the same group who are incensed because teachers can't lead students in prayer and think our whole country has gone the way of Godless heathens.  Anyone who thinks that simply teaching their children abstinence will stop them all from following their natural human sex drive is living in La-La Land.  Sure, some kids will remain virgins, and kudos to them.  But many will not, and if they have not been educated about birth control and STDs they are in harm's way.  It amazes me that people who feel this way are willing to take chances with their children's safety and futures.   Some people just refuse to live in the real world.
576512
Christian based churches don't believe in birth control of any kind.  So when they are over in these countries they could be teaching people about birth control so they won't keep have so many kids they can't take care of them.  Also they could teach people about diseases and how condoms can save lives especially in countries like Africa.  They are to worried about people sinning from God.  Go figure...It's ok that you can't afford to feed you kids and they are dying from starvation but you can't pop a pill in your mouth every day.  It ok that we give you no condoms because it will keep you from having sex.  I don't know how anyone can be so stupid. I believe they need a REALITY CHECK!
29912
No, but it is not a way of birth control, and it does not protect you from STD's. I have two children from the "withdrawl" or "pull-out" method. I am only 23.
689201
Yes, Definitely!! It's always you that matters. You should be worried, because these are uncertain times, some people don't even know they have until the obvious occurs. \nIt wold hurt me a lot emotionally if a partner was not careful enough and exposed him and me to an STD. And I really wouldn't like to die because of somebody else's carelessness\nThere's nothing to be ashamed of and if your partner really cares for you then he should not have a problem with taking a test. \nBut it's a touchy  theme, and remember that it's not the things you say it's how you say them, so approach  it with care and there should be no problem. Also, to be sure use condoms, or any contraceptive you choose, until you're really sure you're in a monogamous relationship.\n\nGood Luck
592718
Definatly we can be trusted to take it, why? because well... if a guy is even considering taking those pills he obviously does not want a child. And therefore could be trusted to take the pills (now there are two types of trust i suppose, the first is that I think it is safe to assume a guy won't INTENTIONALLY not take the pills in order to get a lady pregnant).  Now can he be trusted to remember to take the pill? well i would say probably, it depends on the guy, I know that if I was not ready to have a child and was having unprotected sex i would remember to take the damn pill.  However that could just be me.
234718
That is the thing PEOPLE say it is a sin. The sexual act itself is for procreation as you said. The recreational part comes in because otherwise no would ever do it and then where would this world be besides less populated. \n As for birth control, well every religion has it own beliefs on it, whether it is abstinence or rhythm method or birth control. This is a choice that gee whiz GOD decided it was up to women to have to decide how to deal with. Or was and is it the MEN who leave that up to women in the majority of cases. As if men today would take care of ten or more kids (okay yes there are some that would devote their lives to their children,but they are far an few between) no this world has become so materialistic that even those that want more children decide they CAN'T afford it. \n As far as I understand and from the many things I have seen in my life, homosexuality can not possibly be a sin as these men and women were born into this and not given a choice in the matter. Okay yes in reality they can chose to be unhappy, but isn't that also a lousy thing when you think about it. They have to give up being happy and in love but yet GOD gives the gift of life for all to live and be as happy as possible. To live life as fully as possible, each and every human. Then He says "well I made you this way but it is a sin." So does that mean God makes sin? I thought that was the devil's doing? I certainly understand your confusion. \n I will close with one quote from a  very well thought out movie (IMHP)"God, He's got a great sense of humor. Take sex for example. There's nothing funnier than the ridiculous faces you people make mid-coitus."\n Now i step down from my soap box......
450355
Condoms are a safe bet, but there's always a risk.  Still, better to use one than not!
828512
I wouldn't ever do that. Besides the strain it can place on relationships, there are chances of unwanted pregnancies and unwanted STDs.
762883
I think it's just the Catholics that oppose that, and I know very few Catholics who actually don't use birth control or condoms.  And they should.  Every sperm will not become a child, every egg won't either.  Women have thousands of eggs, but can have limited number of children.  Besides, 80% of egg/sperm combinations in the womb end naturally in a few days anyway by not implanting fully.  If god wants every child and no abortions, why did he make it so at least 80% of all pregnancys don't go through?
525802
If you are in a relationship that has progressed to sex, then there shouldn't be any issue over bringing up birth control.  If you aren't comfortable discussing it, then you shouldn't be having sex.  This is the 21st century and the topic of sex is no longer taboo.  Just tell your partner that the two of you need to discuss birth control so that you both know you are protected from any little "surprises" and from any STDs.
1010413
I am not a Christian but my best friend is, and the truth is that true Christians that are actually devoted to church and go everyday don't even follow this rule.  I know my best friend does't.  According to the bible, thats the only reason you're suppose to have sex, to reproduce.  But no, not from whai I know and not from what I have been told from a Christian.  Christians do have sex for recreational purposes.
569801
No condoms aren't the safest alternative, abstinence is. If you don't have sex, you can't get STD's or anyone pregnant. However, if you're going to have sex, please please please wear a condom, always! \n\nAnd wear it the first time you put it in..none of that let's wait till I'm ready crap..you can get seriously sick that way.
892296
u know something that's weird? it says in the bible not to have sex during a woman's menstrual cycle! crazy huh? i think in like leviticus or something..\n\nanyways, anything that has to do with blood and contact is just not good. be careful... it's probably hard to stay sanitary and what not
800344
NFP is also the least reliable form of contraception--it's a backup at best.  So surprise surprise, you and other religious people support that.