Thank you for Frank Lewis’ article, “Birth control component of Health Care Act now offered.” Frank is spot on when he writes “Community remains divided on controversial topic.” I hope people will not understand the controversy as science verse religion. There are many faithful Christians on both sides of this issue. I believe these services are much needed and a long time coming.
Evan D. Fisher
Portsmouth, Ohio
I am a proud democrat and I am a Christian. Who do you think you are to judge me and tell me I'm not? Do you think Jesus would approve of your violation of "judge not, lest thou be judged" or how about "thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor" or maybe "why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye"? Review Matthew 7, or perhaps do an internet search on how Jesus felt about people judging others. Maybe you could review "humility" as well. A holier-than-thou attitude repels people from God, and that is true tragedy.
How very unfortunate when people claim to follow Jesus' teachings while at the same time practicing hatred toward those who believe differently than they do. I don't recall reading about Jesus ever acting in such a manner.
You are wrong again about your comments on rape. Rape and pregnancy out of wedlock are comparable - In each case, the child is innocent and wants to live.
And not all republicans are "rich, old, white men." I'm a Republican. I am a white man, but I'm not old and not even close to being rich. Oh and by the way, my wife is a Republican, too. No Christian can support the Democratic Platform of support for the murder of children, the destruction of marriage, and euthanasia. By default, this makes all Christians Republicans.
1- birth control pills prevent an egg from being released, therefore preventing fertilization. Please, save your breath, er typing and just google it. Don't ask your pastor, they won't know the science, I promise you...
2- do you believe in the death penalty?
Isn't Jesus's main message that it is everyone's duty to take care of those around us that are less fortunate? Therefore based on your logic, a Christian shouldnt vote Republican since they want to dramatically cut or end programs
that do just that. For it is those programs that are necessary because all those "good Christians" out there are too busy judging others rather than reaching out a helping hand
Contraceptives are leagal and accessible. But your rights won't be if you let the gov control your rights.
All forms of contraception except the barrier methods will work in ways that are abortifacient. It also is against the natural law and against the whole concept of having faith (trust) in God. It is not how this was meant to be from the beginning.
A good disertation on the subject would be the Theology of the Body that Pope John Paul II presented. In 120 discourse with over 1000 scriptual references, he explored the nature of love (both agape and eros) and how the loss of grace distorted the nature of the gift that was meant to be.
It is very empowering to both men and women in the understanding of themselves. It is revolutionary to what the world teaches and will change lives for the better.
I would recommend Christopher West's CD series on Introduction to The Theology of the Body as a good starting point.
You need a remedial health class on how the female body works. You are absolutely wrong.
I would like to see all Americans be covered by insurance but I do not believe government control of healthcare will be affordable for all or run as efficiently.
The law also covers abortions as a part of birth control. Do you also support abortion as a valid form of birth control?