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Even at the time of the council, most people approved of birth control, but the Church decided to go against the popular opinion. I've wondered whether about the Church's motivation behind this.

LOL! The Church isn't run by popular opinion -- it's run by the Holy Spirit. It doesn't change with the wind -- it's got a solid bedrock of teachings and Tradition that guides it through time, no matter what public opinion is. It's kind of nice to know that there's a rock to cling to that does not consist of reactions to changes in society. You always know what's right and what's wrong, which is something society as a whole doesn't (example: abortion).

I've been doing a lot of thinking. I recently went on a retreat with some of my fellow students and our very liberal priest. Before the retreat, I prayed everyday, was happy, loved God, and I did my best to conform my life to the teachings of the church. After the retreat, I was confused, angry at God, bored in prayer and doubting the church. I think God really taught me the importance of clinging even more tightly to the church of Jesus Christ. Thanks for your replies, they really made me think.