March 20, 201313 yr [ATTACH=CONFIG]39474[/ATTACH] We believe life begins at conception. We believe that nothing should be done to prevent conception, except abstinance or NFP. So, yes, it's true.
March 21, 201313 yr RM I don't understand the 2nd part of your answer. What does "we believe nothing should be done to prevent conception" have to do with the issue of pro choice? Are you saying your (or the Catholic) concept of pro choice is broad enough to include birth control? I always think of pro choice as an abortion issue, where conception is a foregone conclusion.
March 21, 201313 yr RM I don't understand the 2nd part of your answer. What does "we believe nothing should be done to prevent conception" have to do with the issue of pro choice? Are you saying your (or the Catholic) concept of pro choice is broad enough to include birth control? I always think of pro choice as an abortion issue, where conception is a foregone conclusion. We don't belive in birth control, as in the pill, condoms, vasectomy etc. Abstinance or Natural Family Planning are acceptable.
March 21, 201313 yr We don't belive in birth control, as in the pill, condoms, vasectomy etc. Abstinance or Natural Family Planning are acceptable. I understand that, I just don't know what that has to do with the issue of Pro Choice. Q: Can you be Catholic and Pro Choice? A: Life begins at conception, We don't believe in birth control. I didn't think your answer answered the question. I'm not taking a pot shot at you, just trying to understand your answer.
March 21, 201313 yr For the record, I assume most Catholics would agree with the sentiment of the bumper sticker. I also think it could be broader and include all Christians, not just Catholic ones, and I would agree with that 100% too.
March 21, 201313 yr I understand that, I just don't know what that has to do with the issue of Pro Choice. Q: Can you be Catholic and Pro Choice? A: Life begins at conception, We don't believe in birth control. I didn't think your answer answered the question. I'm not taking a pot shot at you, just trying to understand your answer. I didn't think I was ambiguous, but I don't know how to answer more completely. Simply put, the answer to guru's question is "yes".
March 21, 201313 yr Author I would assume this is an open and shut case but since at least some peeps have to "advertise" this with a bumper sticker I assume there is some dissension in the ranks?
March 21, 201313 yr I would assume this is an open and shut case but since at least some peeps have to "advertise" this with a bumper sticker I assume there is some dissension in the ranks? Oh, absoultely. It's probably one of the toughest doctrines to accept.
March 21, 201313 yr Even though I am pro life, as a pro life Catholic I Hate these type of bumper stickers.
March 21, 201313 yr There are a lot of "Catholics" that are Catholic in name only. Professing to be Catholic, yet with varying views on the pro choice issue (as well as many other religion v. political agenda issues). With that said, the bumper sticker is 100% correct.
March 21, 201313 yr There are a lot of "Catholics" that are Catholic in name only. Professing to be Catholic, yet with varying views on the pro choice issue (as well as many other religion v. political agenda issues). With that said, the bumper sticker is 100% correct. I doubt that's particular to just the Catholic faith. If you use any form of birth control (as probably 90% of the Catholics do) then you're violating the Church's teachings. So the bumper sticker is correct in theory but not in practice.
March 21, 201313 yr Is there any difference if the bumper sticker would say, "U Can't B Both NRA and a gun control activist?" Just because one lives in a garage, it doesn't make them a car! Just because somebody shows up now and then for Mass on Sunday (when convenient) and/or treats Catholic beliefs/God's Word like a buffet line at Golden Corral, it does not mean that they are living the Catholic faith. Valuing life from conception until natural death is one of the biggies. Just a bit of a personal testimony so that I don't appear hypocritical or "preachy". For many years, I was against abortion and for capital punishment. Recently, I was convicted that my beliefs did not consistently line up like they should. I am still changing and growing in my faith. That's the best definition of being Catholic that I have. I think the point of the bumper sticker is that if you are flaunting your pro-choice stance, you really should not call yourself a practicing Catholic.
March 21, 201313 yr I doubt that's particular to just the Catholic faith. If you use any form of birth control (as probably 90% of the Catholics do) then you're violating the Church's teachings. So the bumper sticker is correct in theory but not in practice. Clyde...so right you are...unfortunately.
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