Clarifying the Concept of Contraception
An article by Baptist Press claims that Christian women should be wary of "contraception culture." However, it is essential to understand the basic functions of birth control to make informed decisions.
A recent article by David Roach, featuring an interview with Evan Lenow, associate professor at Mississippi College and director of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Clinton, Miss., extension, raises concerns about the moral implications of using birth control.
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 equivalent to "commodifying children" and suggests that married couples should view children as a blessing rather than striving for a "perfect number of children."
- Evan Lenow is an associate professor at Mississippi College and director of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Clinton, Miss., extension.
- Lenow has a degree in Christian ethics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Author's summary: Clarifying birth control basics for Christian women.