That's one of the points. It makes one grow up and take on adult mature responsibilities that otherwise people don't.
Ergo the liberal society of perpetual adolescence.
What exactly makes you think I haven't grown up, or taken on mature responsibilities? As far as I know, we've never met...
Oh right, because there is SO much evidence that having children makes people into mature adults.
Sanctimonious, judgmental drivel from the pulpit, I believe, is a sin. If the guy is so desperate for new parishioners he should try saying something useful.