REASONS

In this time of hardship, when coping with the high cost of living is the only way of survival, faith seems to be the only thing to hold on to. The population is constantly growing because of unplanned pregnancy of the youth and the poverty-stricken – with majority of both groups belonging to Christianity. As their religion is acquired through tradition, these people know only trivial matters regarding Christianity and are ignorant of the real Christian way of life. And most of the time, these matters are not enough to sustain faith, thus, they fall into temptation.

Science in a way, contributed in preventing this kind of moral dilemma by the development of birth-control methods and contraceptives, including the condom. And it is only a matter of time for people to ponder and fully realize about choosing the right decision.

The church will never admit it, but they do have shortcomings regarding this issue as they provide insufficient, if not wrong information. Practically speaking, it is untimely to disseminate to the people that the use of contraceptives is a sin, as they suggest that it is a form of killing. But little do they know it is just as the same in such an impoverished society. It further generates sin as it brings about unwanted pregnancy which eventually imply hunger, false hopes etc. and will result to theft and other crimes.

The Holy Spirit has given us seven gifts: Wisdom, understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear of the Lord. It is still up to us to use them wisely and accordingly regardless of our status in life.