***I sort of got ninja'd but here we go.
I have never found an intrinsic opposition to condoms as an object of contraception. Keep in mind I'm not talking about the nutso fundamentalist sects, I don't associate with those. In fact condoms should be seen as the best option from my understanding.
As an example, my old man was a preacher for most of my life and a 4-year graduate from a rather traditional seminary. He uh, found some aftermath of (wink wink nudge nudge) in my car as a late teen, and his response was first to make sure I knew that he did not approve of premarital sex for religious reasons, but also if I was he damn well expected that no grandkids would arrive yet and I best be taking steps to ensure it. He was quite respectful overall. I know the situation of actual children out of wedlock in my family has come up, and the response was initial and short-lived disappointment but also immediate widespread support of the expecting mother.
Quickedit: Now to be fair, my grandmother and matriarch of our rather expansive family raised 5 kids over 3 husbands in the 50's/60's. Something bad would happen to you if your response to the above was less than compassionate. That lady is tough as balls, she's a story unto herself. But I've only seen the hard aversion to sex/contraceptives in A: the catholic church, and B: hardcore fundies.
I guess my point is that there IS healthy views on sex within Christianity, but I do definitely acknowledge that in the past very UN-healthy views have reigned predominant. For my part i'm going to raise my kid to be wise about it while staying true to my (and of course my hope is that they will be his) beliefs, and not be afraid to engage in respectful dialogue on the subject.
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