Rebecca (Jan 26, 2009 / 20:17 CST)

I think that it is important also to understand that some forms of birth control, including intra-uterine contraceptives, aren’t well understood. I have done some research on this form of birth control and have found so many different “reasons” why it works (from it being effectively a barrier method to it being actively abortive) that I find my head spinning. We also need to be careful to instruct young women (and their husbands) in the risks of the various hormone therapies available (the pill, the patch, Nuvo-ring, etc). Many of these can lead to heart and nerve disorders because our bodies aren’t meant to take in the amount of hormone necessary in order to achieve the desired result. Plus, as one article on this site stated, the use of birth control and abortion can reduce fertility later on.

I think that we need to be careful to express that this isn’t judgment on the part of Christians and other pro-life and right to life individuals. I am becoming sickened by the number of churches in my area that refuse to take a stand against abortion for fear of “hurting somebody.” My opinion is that you can’t open your doors for healing unless you first condemn the act itself.

I am glad that there are more and more organizations and websites available to help educate young people about their options. But where are all the women?