I think you're missing the larger picture. You can argue against a single instance of abortion without recourse to the issue of contraception. But I believe we're finding solid evidence that you can't argue against abortion as a socially accepted practice without addressing contraception.
The Janet Smith article states this fairly directly: "The connection between contraception and abortion is primarily this: contraception facilitates the kind of relationships and even the kind of attitudes and moral characters that are likely to lead to abortion."
Stated another way, you can try to stop abortion and ignore contraception, but you'll fail because the contraceptive mindset is continually building the "abortion ethic." Without the ability to address this, the pro-life movement will remain marginalized to sidewalks in front of abortion clinics, and passing the occasional parental notification law.
The Janet Smith article states this fairly directly: "The connection between contraception and abortion is primarily this: contraception facilitates the kind of relationships and even the kind of attitudes and moral characters that are likely to lead to abortion."
Stated another way, you can try to stop abortion and ignore contraception, but you'll fail because the contraceptive mindset is continually building the "abortion ethic." Without the ability to address this, the pro-life movement will remain marginalized to sidewalks in front of abortion clinics, and passing the occasional parental notification law.
Thank you, Snuffington. Superb summary. How can anyone of sound mind and Catholic faith deny these blatant truths?!?