That analogy really does fit. The kind of people who think Harvard automatically better for them based on popular opinion are probably shallow and a little dead inside, just like the girl in this story.

There is a big difference between “Fuck that we don’t want kids” and “I would rather not have kids, but it’s ok if they come.”

It is a religious teaching based on philosophy. The practical application and the internalized intent mean a great deal when you are talking about WHY you are doing something.

It’s a similar distinction in the teaching about going to church on Sunday. You could say “F that” and just skip it. Or you could honestly be…

Is it? I was always taught that sex was ok as long as you were open to the possibility of procreation (baby and bond, both/and, as opposed to either/or). The whole reason NFP is even allowed is because it is not meant to be 100% effective.

The point is intent. With artificial birth control, you are actively trying to avoid conception but still have sex. With natural family planning, it is passive, but you still very obviously take the risk of getting pregnant.

The whole point is that sex should not be separated from its life-giving aspects. It’s the…

“It’s called keep it in your pants, Jack.” - also, Pope Francis