Contraception Archives - Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

Southern Baptists Vote to Condemn Use of IVF

June 24th, 2024

In a shocking vote, America’s largest Protestant denomination has condemned the use of in vitro fertilization. Despite their strong pro-life views, members of the Southern Baptist Convention argue that IVF is immoral.

Political & Religious Controversy 89 Comments

Pharmacist Sued for Refusing to Fill Birth Control Prescription

August 9th, 2022

Can a pharmacist deny filling a contraceptive prescription on religious grounds? One woman is taking her pharmacy to court for doing just that, after she was denied the morning-after pill by a religious pharmacist.

Political & Religious Controversy 167 Comments

Plan B: If Roe is Reversed, Many Fear Contraceptives Are Next

May 18th, 2022

With a Roe v. Wade reversal likely on the horizon, many are ringing alarm bells that the next target could be Griswold v. Connecticut. Is the Supreme Court going to pull out a wholesale ban on contraception?

Political & Religious Controversy 141 Comments

Why Colleges Are Installing “Plan B” Vending Machines

September 28th, 2017

Colleges have begun using an unconventional (and controversial) strategy to expand access to contraceptives on campus: vending machines. Stanford University joined the party with Plan B vending machines.

Political & Religious Controversy 13 Comments

If Big Families Freak You Out, You're Not Alone

May 17th, 2016

The size of the average American family has significantly shrunk in the last half century. Whereas large families were once the norm, now smaller families are more common - and many find large families strange.

Progressive Spirituality 48 Comments

Should Kids Be Taught Sex-Ed in School?

March 24th, 2016

While teaching sex education is seen as a good idea by most, there are some who do not approve of it being taught in schools. Those who do not approve fail to recognize the numerous benefits of teaching sex-ed to kids.

Political & Religious Controversy 73 Comments

Pope OKs Condoms to Combat Zika Virus

February 29th, 2016

In an apparent weakening of the Catholic Church's rules on contraception, Pope Francis gave the okay for condoms to combat the zika virus, which is causing the birth defect microcephaly in newborns.

Progressive Spirituality 25 Comments

Religious Activists Protest Contraception Law

March 30th, 2012

Religious activists rallied in San Francisco on March 23 to protest a new federal requirement that would force insurers of religious-affiliated institutions to provide free contraception for employees.

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