Clarifying the Concept of Contraception
It's essential for Christian women to understand the basics of birth control and not be misled by the notion of a "contraception culture" as claimed by Baptist Press.
A recent article by David Roach, featuring an interview with Evan Lenow, an associate professor at Mississippi College, sparked concerns about the moral implications of using birth control.
Lenow challenges his ethics students to consider "that a married couple's efforts to prevent pregnancy might be morally problematic."
Lenow argues that using birth control to prevent pregnancy is equivalent to "commodifying children" and suggests that married couples should view children as a blessing rather than striving for a "perfect number" of offspring.
Author's summary: Christian women should understand birth control basics.
- Evan Lenow is an associate professor at Mississippi College and director of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Clinton, Miss., extension.
- Lenow holds a degree in Christian ethics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.