Do you think that birth control contravenes the Word of God that we should be fruitful and multiply the earth? Critics contend that the world is overpopulated, the earth is strained of its resources, and having many kids is a sure route to poverty. Defenders of the Biblical injunction blame mankind (who practise birth control) for not having faith in God for providing for His children. A lady appeared on a talk show program some days ago, and when she was questioned, she told Oprah that she does not practise birth control. But what amazed me was that (I think), she told Oprah that the last time she was pregnant was about 3 years ago.

I have always thought that as long a a woman was fertile and sexually active, then pregnancy would occur, but I learnt yesterday, that there are certain months that are quite unfavorable for the development of the embryo. That's not the point I am trying to raise though, but my question is if birth control (and I dont mean abortion, or any contraceptives that endangers the livelihood of the zygote), like the rhythm method, family planning, etc, goes against the Word of God? Part of Africa's poverty is linked to the number of children that parents have, but - - -

be fruitful and multiply with common sense,