Contraception

Eastern Orthodox and Contraception (Part II)

April 25, 2015 By EO Leave a Comment

[NOTE : written by the ochlophobist before he apparently went back to Rome. His article, in my opinion however, accurately reflects Orthodox theology and is very balanced. Original source is gone forever as his original ochlophobist blog no longer exists] Contraception is a rhetorical corner Orthodox are often backed into. It is a difficult, and […]

Eastern Orthodoxy and Contraception

April 25, 2015 By EO Leave a Comment

Eastern Orthodoxy and Contraception – A Change : Contemporary VS. Traditional Views By Taras Baytsar [source] Teaching on contraception among Eastern “Orthodox” Churches The voices of the various Eastern Orthodox churches have been muted in addressing the issue of contraception and “family planning.”Even when church leaders have spoken, their communication is often inconsistent with early […]

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