That’s it! We’re finally at the end. Contraception, and the science and ethics that surround it, can be an overwhelming topic. Flying through the basics, like we did here, can feel like drinking from a firehose. If you’ve managed to read this far, good for you. Hopefully you’ve found all this helpful in making an informed decision about birth control.

At the risk of repeating myself yet again, talk to your doctor about your goals and priorities for birth control. The personalized advice of your doctor is irreplaceable and should be your ultimate source of medical information. However, keep in mind that medical science is constantly evolving, and sometimes even doctors get things wrong. The information here is meant to be a guide on the basics of reproduction, ethics, birth control, and reproduction technology. It’s not a definitive medical resource or a code of ethics. Also, Birth Control For Christians isn’t meant to decide anything for you, rather it’s simply here to inform you. If nothing else, this book would be an awkward (yet helpful) gift for someone who’s about to get married. 

An in-law perhaps?

Also, we’ve already touched on this briefly, but the personal decisions of others aren’t something we should judge. Opinions on the ethics surrounding reproduction can be volatile. Discuss this with whoever you like, but be careful: you might be surprised at how easily close friends and family will be offended (or become offensive) regarding different points of view. 

However, let’s end on a positive note. The reason to use birth control, after all, is to enjoy a positive experience without having to plan for a subsequent pregnancy. The Bible says this:

“How beautiful is your love, my sister, my bride…

Your lips, my bride, drip honey; honey and milk are under your tongue.” 

(Song 4:10-11)

“I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me.

Come, my beloved, let’s go out into the country… 

There I will give you my love.”

(Song 7:10-12)

God made sex a good thing. If birth control helps you enjoy it within a loving, committed marriage, then by all means use it. Make an informed decision with your spouse on whatever method seems best. Then hop in bed with the one you love with a clear conscience.

Enjoy!

FOOTNOTES

All Scripture quotations are from The English Standard Bible (ESV). Crossway, 2001.