Good article.
NFP saved my marriage. There's just so much more to it than "abstain during fertile days". I wish every couple would take classes and see what is available to them! I'm glad we found it when we did. :o)
I have tried to see the difference, spiritualy speaking, between NFP and birth control. I am a diehard Catholic and I'm coming up real short about the differences.
For instance........why is the couple who uses NFP any more within the guidelines of Jesus' teaching than the couple who uses birth control. I'm not trying to start any wars here or trying to interject my own beliefs, etc. I am having real difficulty seeing the difference. A couple practicing birth control is trying to prevent a pregnancy as is a couple using NFP......someone please clarify. Again, I'm not trying to place a wedge, I'm just really trying to intellectually and spiritually seek some clarification. At best, I believe the difference in the two birth control methods to be nominal.
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All life is sacred.
So does this mean that to be a good Catholic ya gotta have a dozen or so kids wether or not you can afford to care for them properly?
Something I have always wondered is whether men and women who practice NFP after having used artificial contraception experience a qualitatively different orgasm.
Someone suggested that to me once, but it is not dinner table talk.
Maybe we can get some info in this relatively anonymous forum.
later pingout.
“Love means giving your whole self to your spouse,” adds Penny. “And that’s the great gift of NFP.”Bump.
Not an easy task even 20 years ago. I can recall one occasion when I was in the company of all Catholics and the topic of birth control arose. Myself and another were the only ones opposed to the pill and for NFP.
People really should do the research. Far from the rhythm method, if done correctly it works well and there are no harmful side effects. It is acceptable to the Catholic church so it is a good solution for Catholics, but people of other or no faiths would be wise to look into it as well.
bttt