[BaBaStooey]

I guess my take wasn't quite clear. Catholics do not believe sex is only for pleasure. This is the main gripe of the whole deal, which brings about the opposition to contraception, abortion, and homosexuality.

This does not mean that they don't consider it pleasurable. They just know that it comes with the added responsibility of procreation. You cannot separate these two things. You simply cannot. It is a sin against God, who never intended for them to be separate.

[Lazamataz]

You explained it well. Thanks for taking the time. Now put on those stilettos for me.

[jaydubya2]

Thanks to both of you for your explanation of the Catholic church's position on the use of condoms. My wife is Catholic and we do not desire to have any more children, we recently switched to the Natural Family Planning method for pregnancy control. We attended a class sponsored by the Catholic Church that explained how the method works.
I was skeptical. I, like others on this thread did not understand how the use of contraception is against the will of God. I wanted to use artificial methods, but my wife explained the Churches position and I agreed to NFP.
It has really made a difference in our relationship and has brought us closer together. I would recommend it for all married couples, Catholic or otherwise.