Every Square Inch Podcast
On the Topics of Contraception and Singleness
Sep 3, 2022
Exploring the theological perspectives on sex and contraception, comparing Protestant and Catholic views. Insights on determining family size and using contraception strategically for discipleship. Emphasizing the significance of celibate individuals in the divine narrative of love. Challenging misconceptions about needing a spouse for completeness. Highlighting the value of abstaining for a greater, eternal fulfillment beyond physical intimacy.
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- Contraception in marriage should be viewed with a holistic lens beyond just procreation, considering the discipleship capacity and quality of children.
- Singleness is not a lack but a noble path, emphasizing spiritual union with God over societal pressures equating marriage with wholeness.
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Reassessing the Role of Contraception in Marriage and Theology of Sex
The podcast delves into the contentious topic of the role of contraception in marriage within the framework of a theology of sex. While some argue that procreation is central and that contraception undermines this, the speaker offers a Protestant perspective that separates the two. Highlighting the need for a holistic view of sex that includes procreation, the speaker emphasizes the importance of considering both the quantity and quality of children in light of discipleship capacity.
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