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Divorce Rate Comparisons Between Couples Using NFP & Artificial Birth Control
HLI America ^ | 07/19/10

Posted on 07/23/2010 8:23:53 PM PDT by Brian Kopp DPM

Divorce Rate Comparisons Between Couples Using Natural Family Planning & Artificial Birth Control

Posted By Megan Morris On July 19, 2010 @ 2:37 pm In News & Commentary | Comments Disabled

July 19, 2010 (momslikeme.com)

Introduction

Everyone would agree that divorce is the greatest tragedy that can befall a family. Wouldn’t it be providential if the practice of natural family planning proves to be the authentic means to a successful marriage? Family of the Americas Foundation has just received the completed data collection of a study correlating marital happiness with the practice of Natural Family Planning (NFP). Since the early seventies, [Family of the Americas Foundation] has been conducting programs for couples that provide knowledge on the fertile and infertile phases of a woman’s cycle…

For years we have witnessed the benefits our programs have provided to families, not only in Christian countries, but also Moslem and even communist nations. Even though numerous scientific evaluations and statistical studies have confirmed its effectiveness, even superior to artificial birth control, we have never been able to validate the incredible benefits to the family that our teachers have been observing for many years.

Last year a scientific survey was conducted under the direction of a reputable independent statistician, Dr. Robert Lerner. He is a Sociologist from the University of Chicago with a degree in Economics. The protocol stipulated that he would not only evaluate the findings, but also compare them to two of the largest U.S. government funded surveys that asked similar questions of the respondents.

Summary Of Findings

The results presented from the three surveys analyzed revealed that compared to other women in general and to Catholic women of similar age, NFP users:

The Natural Family Planning group studied consists of the typical middle class families of the United States of America, primarily Catholic, with small minority of Protestant and Evangelical. From this first study, however, (others need to be conducted to confirm our findings), we can ascertain that Natural Family Planning may become the major vindicator…of respecting the natural laws. It promises to be the best safeguard for the family against divorce. Divorce… fractures the family and creating conflict among its members…the consequences of violating the natural laws through the use of artificial birth control, sterilization and abortion…usually lead to promiscuity, cohabitation and ultimately divorce.

The report confirms the practice of a natural method of conception regulation (Natural Family Planning).

This study presents results from a survey of 505 couples that have been practicing Natural Family Planning, primarily the Ovulation Method, through the teachers of Family of the Americas Foundation. They are based on the first-ever survey of its kind. It examined the types of persons and the impact learning Natural Family Planning has made in their family life, as well as sexual and moral attitudes.

More studies are appearing from around the world regarding the estrogen pollution of waterways from chemical birth control, and its adverse effects, at least on various fish populations.

Most people oppose environmental pollution, but seldom think about the chemical pollution they inflict on their own bodies.

It is well documented that long-term exposure to estrogen may have a carcinogenic effect on the human body. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists most estrogens as carcinogenic substances.

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an all-natural, body-friendly method of avoiding – or causing – pregnancy through a 98% effective 3-pronged plan of fertility awareness.

For many women, being aware of the power of their fertility is a very “freeing” sensation, as opposed to the “bondage” of chemical birth control methods that suppress normal body functions

Awesome site: http://www.physiciansforlife.org/content/view/193/36/ [1]


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1 posted on 07/23/2010 8:23:54 PM PDT by Brian Kopp DPM
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

Correlation does not equal causation.


2 posted on 07/23/2010 8:30:05 PM PDT by Sloth (Civil disobedience? I'm afraid only the uncivil kind is going to cut it this time.)
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

“Family planning” is a catholic thing. I would argue that any couple that goes to church and follows their church’s instructions will divorce less. This study is slanted in favor of catholics.


3 posted on 07/23/2010 8:32:34 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: BlackElk; ELS; PatriotGirl827; IrishCatholic; Judith Anne; mlizzy; JSteff; wagglebee; NYer; ...

Is there a legitimate alternative explanation for low divorce rate among practitioners of NFP?

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4 posted on 07/23/2010 8:36:51 PM PDT by Brian Kopp DPM
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

Excellent! Last time I checked, the data showed around a 4% divorce rate; this is even better. And if these same folks attend daily Mass together, now or when they’re older, participate in Confession and Rosary-recitation frequently, their chances of divorce are almost nil.


5 posted on 07/23/2010 8:37:20 PM PDT by mlizzy (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee ...)
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp
correlation does not equal causation.

This is not a scientific study for causation. All this attempts to generate is religious people have a lower divorce rate.

6 posted on 07/23/2010 8:37:31 PM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: mamelukesabre; longtermmemmory; Sloth

See the graphic in post #4. Data is from a non-Catholic source.


7 posted on 07/23/2010 8:38:46 PM PDT by Brian Kopp DPM
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To: longtermmemmory

“All this attempts to generate is religious people have a lower divorce rate.”

It shows that committed couples who communicate well about their intimacy and therefore communicate well about the rest of their lives, experience a lower divorce rate.


8 posted on 07/23/2010 8:41:51 PM PDT by RebelTXRose
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

Ok. My last sentence is wrong then. But otherwise i am still correct. All this study really says is that the ones that try the hardest not to get pregnant are the ones most likely to divorce.


9 posted on 07/23/2010 8:42:45 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

“You know what you call people who practice Natural Family Planning?”

“What?”

“Parents.”

(My mom, Catholic mother of a half-dozen, to my brother, at his wedding)


10 posted on 07/23/2010 8:45:17 PM PDT by IncPen (How can a man who won't produce his own documentation lecture the rest of us on immigration?)
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To: IncPen
“You know what you call people who practice Natural Family Planning?” “What?” “Parents.”
Maybe they had some whooops moments, because NFP -- when followed correctly! -- is 97-99% effective.
11 posted on 07/23/2010 8:49:30 PM PDT by mlizzy (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee ...)
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

I think there is a selectivity issue here. Those who have stable marriage, more religious, and so on, are more likely to choose NFP compared to those who don’t have stable marriage or being more religious. So, it may not mean that if you use artificial birth control, you’d experience divorce, unhappiness, etc. At least, that’s not a conclusion that we can draw from this data.


12 posted on 07/23/2010 8:57:25 PM PDT by paudio (Be a conscious news consumer: Say NO to Journolist propaganda.)
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

Very interesting!


13 posted on 07/23/2010 8:57:36 PM PDT by little jeremiah
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp

**have a dramatically low (0.2%) divorce rate;**

This is a huge “WOW!”


14 posted on 07/23/2010 9:00:17 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: mamelukesabre
**I would argue that any couple that goes to church and follows their church’s instructions will divorce less. This study is slanted in favor of catholics.**

Oh, really, perhaps you need to take another look/study at this chart!

15 posted on 07/23/2010 9:02:35 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation

blah blah. quit with the fact nonsense. I’m not here to argue facts.


16 posted on 07/23/2010 9:05:25 PM PDT by mamelukesabre (Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum (If you want peace prepare for war))
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To: mamelukesabre; longtermmemmory; Sloth; paudio
Some additional information for the uninformed.

Divorce Rate Comparisons Between Couples Using NFP & Artificial Birth Control

'Amazing Grace for Those Who Suffer'
Natural and Unnatural (father of 5 shocks mother of 1)
NFP — It Ain’t Your Momma’s Rhythm
Responsible Parenthood in a Birth Control Culture, Part Two [Open]
Responsible Parenthood in a Birth Control Culture, Part One [Open]
Contraception v. Natural Family Planning — Part 5 of 6 [Open]
Journey to the Truth (Natural Family Planning) [Open]
Enslaving Women One Pill at a Time (Birth Control Pills and Natural Family Planning)
New Study Shows Natural Family Planning Technique More “Effective” Than Contraception
Fargo) Diocese set to require pre-marriage course in natural family planning

Making Babies: A Very Different Look at Natural Family Planning
Clerical Contraception (Important Read! By Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer)
(Fargo) Diocese set to require pre-marriage course in natural family planning
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, July 25, 2004
IS NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING A 'HERESY'? (Trads, please take note)
Thanks Doc: More (and Younger) Doctors Support Natural Family Planning
Couple say Natural Family Planning strengthens marriage
Reflections: Natural family planning vs sexism
British Medical Journal: Natural Family Planning= Effective Birth Control Supported by Catholic Chrch
Natural Family Planning

17 posted on 07/23/2010 9:09:08 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Dr. Brian Kopp
Everyone would agree that divorce is the greatest tragedy that can befall a family

No! Divorce is not the greatest tragedy. The death of a child is the greatest tragedy. Divorce can only get second place.

18 posted on 07/23/2010 9:13:45 PM PDT by reg45
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To: mamelukesabre

I wonder if the study factored in the fact that Catholics can also get annulments, which are not the same thing as divorces and would not be counted as such. No other denomination does annulments to my knowledge.


19 posted on 07/23/2010 9:19:14 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: reg45

I think it depends on your point of view.

I believe from the parents’ point of view I could see them go 50-50 on it. I think for men the breakup of their family may be worse. For the mother I think death of a child would probably be.

I think from an outsider, more societal point of view, the family breakup is worse.


20 posted on 07/23/2010 9:21:23 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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