Clarification on Contraception
It's essential for Christian women to understand the basics of birth control and not be wary of "contraception culture," as claimed by Baptist Press.
A recent article by David Roach, featuring Evan Lenow, an associate professor at Mississippi College, sparked this clarification.
Lenow challenges his ethics students to consider that a married couple's efforts to prevent pregnancy might be morally problematic.
Lenow argues that using birth control to prevent pregnancy is "commodifying children" and that married couples should view children as a blessing, rather than having a "perfect number" in mind.
Author's summary: Clarifying contraception basics for Christian women.
- Evan Lenow is an associate professor at Mississippi College and director of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Clinton, Miss., extension.
- Lenow has a background in Christian ethics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.