Funny how all the founders of Protestant Christianity *did* think there were Scriptural prohibitions of contraception. Has Randy Bell even heard of Luther and Calvin?
When Christians move away from scriptural support, they venture into worldly opinion. I often find myself disagreeing with Calvin WHEN he moves away from scripture. While Luther and Calvin were great theologian and godly men, you'll find their view on either contracepton or In-Vitro Fertilization are simply not part of scripture. The article that NYer posted has very limited references (one-I think) and that reference is in regards to a man failing to be obedient to the will of God-not because he "spilled his seman". This is an antiquated interpretation in my view.
There is nothing in scripture that forbids contraception or In-Vitro Fertilization. One can only assume that if God has given us these tools, then we should use them as long as they are used within the context of God's divine purpose of a husband and wife.
IMO-it is rather disingenuous for Catholics to complain about contraception while permitting homosexual priest in the Church. The scriptures does have a lot to say about what is viewed as normal acts. What is carried on between a husband and wife is for them to decide as long as they do it within God's divine plan.
There is no divine plan for homosexuals-be they priests or otherwise. They are asked to repent of their sin. And, yes, forget the PC crap. Homosexuality is a sin.
Luther was a great teacher but not an infallible authority.