Clarifying Contraception for Christian Women
An article by Baptist Press has sparked concern among Christian women regarding "contraception culture."
A recent article by David Roach, featuring Evan Lenow, associate professor at Mississippi College, suggests that birth control may be "morally problematic" for married couples.
Lenow challenges his ethics students to consider that a married couple's efforts to prevent pregnancy might be morally problematic.
Lenow describes using birth control to prevent pregnancy as "commodifying children," arguing that couples should view children as a blessing rather than aiming 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 holds a degree in Christian ethics from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Author's summary: Christian women should understand the basics of birth control to make informed decisions.