According to Hall (2016), tt has long been known that administration of either estrogen or progesterone, if given in
appropriate quantities during the first half of the monthly cycle, can inhibit ovulation. The reason for this is that
appropriate administration of either of these hormones can prevent the preovulatory surge of LH secretion by the
pituitary gland, which is essential in causing ovulation. The challenge in devising methods for the hormonal
suppression of ovulation has been in developing appropriate combinations of estrogens and progestins that suppress
ovulation but do not cause other, unwanted effects. For instance, too much of either hormone can cause abnormal
menstrual bleeding patterns. However, use of certain synthetic progestins in place of progesterone, especially the 19-
norsteroids, along with small amounts of estrogens, usually prevents ovulation yet allows an almost normal pattern
of menstruation. Therefore, almost all “pills” used for the control of fertility consist of some combination of
synthetic estrogens and synthetic progestins. The main reason for using synthetic estrogens and progestins is that
the hormones are almost entirely destroyed by the liver within a short time after they are absorbed from the natural
gastrointestinal tract into the portal circulation
There are several situations in which birth control would be wrong:
1. it would be wrong if one were using it outside of marriage for illicit sexual activity. Contraceptives are not to be
used to avoid the consequences of one's sexual sins. Marriage is a proper channel for sexual drive. Avoiding the
responsibilities of marriage while indulging in the pleasures of sex is morally wrong. The joys of social union are
playing by God only for those who are willing to make the lifelong commitment demanded by this unique relation.
2. Birth control would be wrong for those who refused to help in public getting the race when its existence is
threatened
3. general for couple not to have children when the population of the race is threatened
4. birth control can be wrong if present refused to have children solely because they do not want to assume the
responsibility for offspring what is their own parents had taken the same point of view?
5. Birth control is wrong when it causes abortions. This happens to be the case from some birth control methods.
When birth control is right:
1 it may be wise to use birth control to be delaying one’s family until the new parents are better able to take care for
them
2 as birth control can be used to limit the size of one's family to fit parents’ ability to provide for them.
3 birth control may be helpful to put space between children. Some couples are more fertile than others. Having
too many children too close together can put an unnecessary strain on the mother and other family in general.
4. birth control may be used to end once family. Enough is enough. There is no word committing i still have all the
children it is possible to have.
5 it is something that's worth refrain from having more children for reasons for reason of health. It is I want to
avoid having children for some higher moral purpose such as Jesus referred to in Matthew 19:12.
6. Persons can voluntarily dedicate themselves to be celibate or to go childless for the king of God pain
Furthermore, the “pill” can be used for women with endometriosis to mask its symptoms; condoms are 98%
effective at protecting against most Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
In my personal opinion, I believe that God’s timing for children is always perfect. So, birth control cannot control
God. I think birth control is a means for us, humans, to feel like we are controlling our reproductive situations. Of
course, birth control is important in this world because not everyone follows the ordinances that God proclaims.
However, for Christian married couples, should you continue using birth control (assuming no other confounding
variables like STIs or other disorders) if God is the only one that can create life whenever He sees fit?
(Geisler, 2010; Hall, 2016)
Geisler, N. (2010). Birth Control. In Christian ethics: Contemporary issues & options (2nd ed., pp. 396–405). Baker
Academic.
Hall, J. (2016). Female physiology before pregnancy and female hormones. In Guyton and Hall: Textbook of
medical physiology (13th ed., p. 1053). Elsevier, Inc.
Post:
According to Hall (2016), tt has long been known that administration of either estrogen or progesterone, if given
in appropriate quantities during the first half of the monthly cycle, can inhibit ovulation. The reason for this is that
appropriate administration of either of these hormones can prevent the preovulatory surge of LH secretion by the
pituitary gland, which is essential in causing ovulation. The challenge in devising methods for the hormonal
suppression of ovulation has been in developing appropriate combinations of estrogens and progestins that suppress
ovulation but do not cause other, unwanted effects. For instance, too much of either hormone can cause abnormal
menstrual bleeding patterns. However, use of certain synthetic progestins in place of progesterone, especially the 19-
norsteroids, along with small amounts of estrogens, usually prevents ovulation yet allows an almost normal pattern
of menstruation. Therefore, almost all “pills” used for the control of fertility consist of some combination of
synthetic estrogens and synthetic progestins.
Moreover, Geisler (2010) states there are many situations in which birth control is right. This includes to delay
one’s family or limit one’s family to fit the parents’ ability to provide for them, to space out children, to end’s one’s
family, for medical reasons of the mother, and celibacy. Furthermore, the “pill” can be used for women with
endometriosis or strong/uncomfortable menstrual cycles to mask their symptoms. Also, condoms are 98% effective
at protecting against most Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
In my personal opinion, I believe that God’s timing for children is always perfect. So, birth control cannot
control God. I think birth control is a means for us, humans, to feel like we are controlling our reproductive
situations. Of course, birth control is important in this world because not everyone follows the ordinances that God
proclaims. However, for Christian married couples, should you continue using birth control (assuming no other
confounding variables like STIs or other disorders) if God is the only one that can create life whenever He sees fit?
James 4:7a (English Standard Version) states, “submit, yourselves, then, to God.” I’m not saying birth control
isn’t important or a necessity for many people, because it is! However, we should always be keen to God’s will for
our lives. His ways and thoughts are higher than our ways and thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9, New International Version).
Geisler, N. (2010). Birth Control. In Christian ethics: Contemporary issues & options (2nd ed., pp. 396–405). Baker
Academic.
Hall, J. (2016). Female physiology before pregnancy and female hormones. In Guyton and Hall: Textbook of
medical physiology (13th ed., p. 1053). Elsevier, Inc.
Hi Tyler,
When the vaccine first came out, my mother did not want me to get it. Granted, I was a
minor, and I knew very little about vaccines. I had always been vaccinated previously
and I clearly remember the shots. In her opinion, she knew I wasn't going to be "fooling
around" and didn't think the vaccine was a necessity. My mother relented and I was
given the vaccine because she didn't know if the man I'd be married would've had a
"questionable" past and wanted to keep me safe, nonetheless. As an adult that studied
in biology, I agree with vaccines, but it is ultimately up to parents on whether they would
have their children vaccinated (up to the age of 18). As Dr. Waldron stated, there isn't
much one can do except respect the wishes of the parents and remind them of the
potential side effects on their child and other children.
In response to your post, Tyler, parents (and the church) should have a always
conversation with their children (and youth) about STDs and sex. I think vaccines
should be required, but there may be exclusions based on certain circumstances that
parents would need to address. Education shouldn't be restricted to children that have
no say on their vaccination status. College, on the other hand, is a different story. My
undergraduate university had 50,000 students at the time. It was required for students
to be vaccinated. I do not remember if HPV was a required vaccination, though. In this
case, vaccinations should be required because of the large number of students present.
Noah (Genesis 6-9) built an ark and he had never seen rain, but he was prepared. In
the same way, we need to be prepared in this fallen world.
