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Category Archives: Birth Control
The Catholic Church, contraception, religious liberty and being committed to love
This post is written by Father Christian, a Catholic priest in Tennessee. Fr. Christian was a vital source of encouragement for me during my journey into the Catholic Church. I have always appreciated his gentleness, grace and wisdom–especially when dealing … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Control, Catholicism
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Why health care should include contraceptive coverage
I’ve asked two bloggers, Scott Morizot and Father Christian, to share their thoughts on the controversy between Obama and the Catholic Church, Rush Limbaugh and Sandra Fluke. These bloggers have differing perspectives but I deeply respect and sincerely appreciate both … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Control, Catholicism, Current Affairs, Politics
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Obama compromise on birth control is commendable
I was relieved to hear that President Obama has shifted his stance a bit and stated that “religious organizations won’t have to pay for [contraceptive] services.” Instead, the onus is now upon insurers to offer those services to women employed … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Control, Catholicism, Current Affairs, Politics
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Everything I know about God I learned in my laundry pile
The first lesson you learn in motherhood is that when you create a human, you also spend a lot of time cleaning up after it. Which, if you think about it, is pretty much what God has been doing since … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Control, Catholicism, Her Royal Mommy-Ness, Humor
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Birth Control Pill Affects HOW Women Remember Emotional Events
According to a recent study at UCI, “Women on the pill, who have lower levels of hormones associated with female reproduction, may remember emotional events similarly to men.” In the study, when given the narrative of a traumatic car crash, … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Control
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But I don’t WANT children! (is this an acceptable Christian view?)
“Mom, did you want to have five kids?” my oldest son asked me the other day. We were in the car, driving home from an awesome afternoon at the beach. I’m not sure what prompted his question, but I was … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Control, Catholicism, Childbearing
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On being a bad Catholic {questions about birth control–eeek!}
When I entered the Catholic Church (which event sounds more like massive reconstructive surgery instead of what it really was: a faith enhancement), I did so for one main reason: the Eucharist. I simply couldn’t find a way around John … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Control, Catholicism, Childbearing, Depression
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Why getting married young and having babies is not as crazy as you might think
Of all the decisions I've made in my life, the best ones were to get married young and start a family. Looking back, those decisions seem wildly illogical–at least, according to the prevailing wisdom of our culture. And there were … Continue reading
Boobs are the enemy
The economy being what it is, I'm a sucker for a discount. So when our local Montessori school agreed to raise my twins at a bargain price, I took the deal. Starting in a week, my twins will be in full-time … Continue reading
Because an ultrasound (not an abortion) is “cruel and unusual punishment”
An Oaklahoma judge has halted enforcement of a new abortion law which requires women to undergo an ultrasound before having an abortion. Pro-choice advocates are relieved because "forcing" a woman to see her "fetus" before she kills it "can only … Continue reading →