Sanctity of Life:
Birth
Control, Abortion and Divorce Rates
There is a
direct relationship between the acceptance of birth control
and the divorce rate. Consider these statistics:
1910 - 1 divorce for every 11 marriages
1925 - birth control philosophy began to be accepted;
divorce rate rose to 1 in 7
1960 - introduction of "the Pill"; divorce rate 1 in 5
1962 - 1 million women were using "the Pill"
1965 - divorce rate had risen to 1 in 4
1970 - 10 million women were using "the Pill"
1973 - Roe VS Wade, abortion legalized, more effective
birth control methods; divorce rate 1 in 3
1977 - sterilization becoming commonplace; divorce rate 1
in 2
With these statistics, it is not surprising that there is
concern in the church about how our attitudes about
children, birth control, and family size impact the number
of abortions being done every single day.
Many Christians are not even aware that the method of
birth control they have chosen may have caused their unborn
child or children to be aborted before they knew the
pregnancy existed. So what is the answer? Do we, as
Christians, shun birth control as immoral and simply accept
the possibility that we could create a child with every
sexual union? Some would say yes. Others would indicate
that relying on methods of birth control that do not cause
abortions is the answer. Whichever one you choose, remember
that The Bible tells us that children are a blessing from
the Lord and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Treat His
blessings with care.
Since many Christians are not aware of the truth behind
abortive methods of birth control, this document and other
articles have been placed here for your information. If you
have experienced an abortion, do not feel that you are
being condemned by what you read. If you seek healing after
an abortion, contact Titus2Ed@aol.com
for
resource information.
Contact
Information:
Kathy
Barr, CCD, CCCE, CCM, BE, PE, CVE, Traditional Naturopath
817-819-8457
