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Hey Edward, Thanks for posting this. Sadly, I hav...

2012-02-06T22:17:29.875-08:00

Hey Edward,

Thanks for posting this. Sadly, I have not been following this issue as closely as I should have, given my future profession will be intimately impacted by these decisions. This is especially daunting because one of the specialties on my short list of "maybes" is OB/GYN; but how can I practice in a conscious manner when the law is preventing me from doing so?

There is no good answer when violating your conscience will completely take away the reasons you went into medicine in the first place, and when violating the law will bar you from practice.

As dismayed as I am in this situation, and as dismal as my future prospects may seem, I am hopeful because I know that God will take care of me. Somehow, I'll be okay. He didn't call me into medicine for no reason.

Again, thanks for sharing!
Love, (and hope to see you soon!)
Eileen

I came upon a good analogy to answer your question...

2011-12-23T23:09:36.302-08:00

I came upon a good analogy to answer your question about the difference between using contraception and NFP in Christopher West's book "Good News About Sex & Marriage."

In the book, he explains it as NFP is non-procreative while contraception is anti-procreative. In other words, a difference exists between sterilising an act of intercourse yourself and accepting the God-given period of infertility. Similar examples of this difference is also apparent in abortion vs. miscarriage and suicide vs. natural death.

»In choosing to sin, we condemn ourselves to etern...

2011-06-30T14:33:31.826-07:00

»In choosing to sin, we condemn ourselves to eternal punishment, but that is not what God the Father sent Jesus to the world to do.«

Agreed, though I think this statement can often be grossly exaggerated. The decrees of God do indeed establish eternal fire as the destination of those who try to live against nature, the destination to which he positively sends sinners in accordance with his own law; quantus tremor est futurus, quando iudex est venturus, cuncta stricte discussurus.

»That is why any sexual acts outside the context of a conjugal union open to the gift of procreation is seen as immoral, whether it is between straight or non-straight people.«

Against the tide of popular opinion among evangelicals, I do hold to this principle, that such sexual acts are unchaste and sinful. There’s a problem with the whole way in which people are marrying and imagining that, once married, they have licence to do whatever they will as long as it’s with the spouse. Until Christians uphold another vision of marriage than the degrading illusion of monogamous lust, we won’t get anywhere. But a question for the Papist: How do condoms differ from NFP if the marriage remains open to procreation in fact as well as profession?

Hi Cattiva, Thanks for the feedback on my article...

2009-08-19T00:21:45.028-07:00

Hi Cattiva,

Thanks for the feedback on my article. I too was tired of hearing opponents of health care reform base their arguments on half-truths and whole lies.

Just out of curiosity, how did you stumble upon my article? I have been trying to link to my blog on various sites, so that is why I am wondering.

i like your article! very well thought out and put...

2009-08-18T09:01:53.013-07:00

i like your article! very well thought out and put together. I am tired of the fear-mongering that some opponents of health care reform have decided to put forth. your thoughts are articulate and well formed. :)

btw... The Sisters of the Holy Family have a newly designed web site, and we would love to have your thoughts on what you like or don’t like about it. Will you visit and let me know? I want to make it a great website, but need some input! Thanks! http://holyfamilysisters.org