“Earlier, I posed a question to several others on this thread but have not yet received a response. Perhaps you can provide it. Please show me what the Bible says about in-vitro fertilization, contraception and divorce ... “
What I’m actually surprised about is that you are unaware that Christ and the Bible teach on marriage and divorce. Contraception is not named, but it is a logical conclusion that one of the purposes of marriage is childbirth. Then again, the other purpose is mutual help because “it is not good that man should be alone.” Evidently a command ignored by the RCC in their establishment of a celibate Priesthood. Obviously a plan that backfired, considering all the molester Priests working in all those charitable organizations setup by the RCC.
Why don't you tell me. How many times may someone marry and divorce? The Bible does talk about contraception ... but where is that pesky in vitro fertilization?
“it is not good that man should be alone.” Evidently a command ignored by the RCC in their establishment of a celibate Priesthood.
It may surprise you to learn that the Catholic Church allows for married priests. Celibacy is a discipline chosen by others, like Paul.
Obviously a plan that backfired, considering all the molester Priests working in all those charitable organizations setup by the RCC.
You need to update your dossier. Report: Protestant Church Insurers Handle 260 Sex Abuse Cases a Year
Worse still, is the sex abuse of children in the education system.
WHEN BOYS ARE MOLESTED BY TEACHERS AND OTHERS IN POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY
And then there are the camp counselors, Big Brothers of America, Boy Scouts of America and the list goes on and on. There is plenty of guilt to go around.