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To: Modernman
What harm do these folks do by choosing not to have kids?"

Besides slapping God in the face (artificial contraception is like binging and purging, except this is "binging and purging" with the greatest human power, the ability to co-create children with God), the implications for society are obvious.

369 posted on 01/03/2005 10:58:54 AM PST by Aquinasfan (Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
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To: Aquinasfan
Besides slapping God in the face (artificial contraception is like binging and purging, except this is "binging and purging" with the greatest human power, the ability to co-create children with God),

If there is a God, that slap to the face is between them and Him.

the implications for society are obvious

A statistically insignificant percentage of people choosing not to have children really makes no difference to society at large. Furthermore, I would wager that DINK couples contribute more to society than they take out, financially-speaking.

In any event, the only reason we are particularly concerned with birthrates is because we have set up the social security pyramid scheme. If it wasn't for that, all we would really need is a replacement level birthrate, and we are close to that right now. We can make up the difference with (smart) immigration, if need be.

377 posted on 01/03/2005 11:07:14 AM PST by Modernman (What is moral is what you feel good after. - Ernest Hemingway)
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To: Aquinasfan
Besides slapping God in the face

And God told you this directly? You have an insight into The Almighty's thoughts and desires? He came down to you and expressed His Divine Displeasure about somehow forcing those who do not feel the self-centered urge to make a half-harted stab at some sort of immortality?

Insolent, Self-Rightous, Blasphemous and Sanctimonious!

446 posted on 01/03/2005 12:26:14 PM PST by freedumb2003 (My DU name is Bunny Planet and I don't care who knows it! Everyone reveal yours!)
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