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I am not aware of any Scriptural reason why I should not use contraception while taking methotrexate.

As a Catholic, you know that we do not consider Scripture to be the sole arbiter of doctrine....

Jewish scholars state that it is acceptable for Jewish women to use contraception in my circumstances. Orthodox scholars and Protestant scholars say it is not contrary to scripture or the teachings of the Church Fathers.

Hey, there are three perfectly good religions for you to join. Why must you insist that Catholics conform to your mistaken notions?

Catholic scholars say that "artificial" contraception (barrier methods) should not be used, but "natural" contraception (Billings method) is OK. Which is illogical.

It is not. It is unacceptable to you, therefore you proclaim it to be illogical.

Am I sinning by having sex with a man who was sterilized against my wishes? My guess is no.

Your question is between you and God. Personally, I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure my own salvation (and that of my spouse) doesn't depend on my best "guess" in a matter such as this. And I certainly wouldn't be out on the internet attempting to convince others to adopt my "guess" as a proper mode of life for themselves. Public rationalization is a particularly sad spectacle to witness.

I don't insist that anybody conform to my beliefs. I do believe that Christ instituted the Church here on earth for all mankind, and that He does not want anybody to become Jew or Protestant.

After reading thousands of posts on Free Republic on gold chalice vs. wooden chalice, English mass vs. Latin mass, altar girls vs. no altar girls, communion in the hand vs. communion in the mouth, facing the congregation vs. facing away from the congregation, creationism vs. evolution, on and on and on, my belief is that all Catholics disagree about fundamentals.

If I am wrong, then God will deal with me as He chooses. I put my faith in God.