By Judie Brown
According to anti-life organizers and leaders, including Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley, the chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood of Maryland, this past November 14 was “Thanks, Birth Control Day.” In honor of its self-serving announcement, Ms. Magazine published a list of so-called myths and then chose to pander to its overlord—the evil one—and follow that up with a series of lies. In the interest of fair play, we are listing each of its statements followed by the actual facts. The enemy will not appreciate our exposition of their treachery, but if just one person is saved from their spurious words, it is worth the effort.
Here is the list of their five assertions and the facts that set the record straight:
1) “Some kinds of birth control are better and others are worse.”
Ms. Magazine says that it all depends on which type is right for the user, but in fact when it comes to all artificial methods of avoiding a baby, there is a common truth that exhibits why each of them is the wrong choice. In Humanae Vitae, Pope Paul VI quoted doctrine, saying: “There can be no contradiction between two divine laws—that which governs the transmitting of life and that which governs the fostering of married love.” Or to state it another way, genuine marital love never plans to avoid God’s gift of a child.
In all honesty, it becomes clear that every method is worse for one’s body and soul.
2) “Fertility-based methods . . . are less effective than hormonal birth control.”
The truth is that Natural Family Planning, including the latest fertility tracking digital methods, are not only safe for women but address the factual evidence that by using the body’s hormonal functions it is possible to become pregnant or to avoid pregnancy. No chemical assault weapons (pills, IUDs, and so on) are involved.
3) “Birth control is extremely safe.”
The medical facts contradict Planned Parenthood once again. According to recent studies, “hormonal contraception use impacts corticoid, inflammatory, and psychological responses to psychosocial stress.” In addition, the physical risks include blood clots, nausea, and much more.
4) “IUD insertion can be painful, but providers can offer pain medication.”
While this is a somewhat honest statement, it certainly does not go far enough or address the side effects. Regarding Mirena, the most popular IUD, possible side effects include ectopic pregnancy, infection (including pelvic inflammatory disease), and uterine perforation. Other brands cause similar problems.
5) “There is no evidence that most birth control methods cause people to gain weight.”
The facts again refute the weight gain comment. There is a long list of factors that should be considered if a woman wants to use a birth control method. This is so because nature did not design the human body to become dependent on hormonal drugs. Like any drug addiction practice, there are consequences.
While news reporters enjoy telling readers that birth control, emergency contraception, and abortion pill sales have increased since Trump was elected, the actual facts of the matter are clear. Trump is not opposed to any of these things in what one would define as a meaningful way. The media knows this, but stirring up emotionally charged reactions to their fables serves their interests and lines the pockets of the manufacturers involved in producing the lethal products.
True science and ethical principles landed on the dung heap of history from the first day birth control became a thing. Since then, the lies have gotten bigger and noses have grown longer.
When deceit is your stock in trade, morality is on hiatus. Thanks, Birth Control Day was born of this philosophy, and only our persistence in truth telling will make a difference. Trusting in the mercy of God, we forge ahead, knowing that no challenge is too big for our heavenly Father!
