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To: qam1

The Eatons are part of a small but growing segment of American couples who have chosen not to have children.

If they're Catholic, their marriage is non-sacramental. It's even arguable whether this is a valid natural marriage.

33 posted on 01/03/2005 8:47:23 AM PST by Aquinasfan (Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)

To: Aquinasfan

Luther: "Children are the blessed fruit of marriage. They are the best wool of the sheep."

I would add - Grandchildren are even better.

53 posted on 01/03/2005 8:53:34 AM PST by Luther_Right_or_Wrong

To: Aquinasfan

It's even arguable whether this is a valid natural marriage.

Heterosexual gays?

152 posted on 01/03/2005 9:26:49 AM PST by don-o (Stop Freeploading. Do the right thing and become a Monthly Donor.)

To: Aquinasfan

If they're Catholic, their marriage is non-sacramental. It's even arguable whether this is a valid natural marriage.

So couples who have infertility issues don't have a "valid, natural marriage" either?!

657 posted on 01/04/2005 9:37:02 AM PST by Tamar1973 (Liberalism is a philosophy of sniveling brats-- PJ O'Rourke)

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