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Alvin Blossom
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Hi, guys —
I think I'm correct in saying that the Church teaches that Catholics are forbidden from using artificial contraception because it's not natural.
- In that case, what is natural about open heart surgery, kidney transplants or (similar|like) procedures?
Thank you,
Alvin
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If artificial contraception is unnatural, what is natural about open heart surgeries and the like? }
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Mary Ann replied:
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Dear Alvin —
You are incorrect in your understanding of why the Church teaches that contraception is immoral.
It is wrong because it wills to separate the unitive and procreative aspects of the conjugal act within Marriage.
Mary Ann
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Paul replied:
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HI, Alvin —
I would just add that separating the unitive (love) from the procreative (life) dimensions of sexuality is unnatural.
It violates natural law because the trajectory of human nature is to promote, nurture, and enhance human life.
- biological life
- intellectual life
- social life, and
- religious life
Open heart surgery and liver transplants promote and enhance life while contraception intentionally thwarts life.
Paul
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