It has to be taken on a case by case basis. Having sex out of wed lock is amoral, from a Christian point of view, regardless of contraception. I don't see where contraception is amoral, it is a tool, like a gun, that accomplishes a function. Tools are not amoral but how they are used can be.
People need to seriously think through the question of whether they’re cut out to be parents — and, if the answer is “no”, to take appropriate precautions.
Slight clarification of terms:
amoral - having no moral component, no right or wrong attribute.
immoral - morally wrong
Now, I’m sure you meant that sex outside of marriage is IMmoral from a Christian point of view. Contraception is Amoral - it’s a tool or a concept. Tools are Amoral.
With that clarification, you and I agree.
Contraception use in marriage is the choice of the couple involved.
“I don’t see anything wrong with family planning for 40+ year olds that have been married for years and have many children”
Well, family planning for people 40+ is not a common issue since most women won’t be fertile at that age anymore.
I agree...sex outside of marriage is wrong, but contraception isn’t.
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