[Destro]

How can it have always been the case when such devices did not exist in the past? How can you deny the rythym method used by the Latin Rite is also a recognized form of birth control?

In any case an ecumenical council can decide such a thing - where evidence is brought forth and debated. Return to the 8 ecumenical councils and then the unified church can make an authoritative ruling.

[Conservative til I die]

You're dodging the question. For the third time, are the Orthodox allowed to use condoms, spermicides, and the pill? And, has this always been the case, even after these things came into existence.

[FormerLib]

How can you deny the rythym method used by the Latin Rite is also a recognized form of birth control?

I believe it involves putting one's fingers into ones ears and shouting "I'm not listening, I'm not listening!"