Is taking pills wrong from a religious

[Matt in CT]

standpoint if birth control is a side effect? My wife is a Type2 diabetec. I can't remember the name of the specific type of pill, but it's to help her with her condition and get certain levels to their proper places. Speaking from a Catholic standpoint, it sometimes upsets me knowing she's taking these pills since we both would love to have children. But do you think it's necessarily a bad thing if these pills were perscribed for her condition and birth control is a side effect? A priest once told us that no medical condition can ever override a moral issue. Any input? Thanks!

[wondermus]

Who is being harmed by your wife's action? No-one obviously. Don't let ancient superstitions get in the way of proper medical care.

[aviv p]

health and well being ocmes before baby making. how would she be able to have a healthy pregnancy if she was unwell? think about that. it would be imorral to have a baby knowing that u were harming it by depriving ur wife of the medication she needs.

[Don Cowl]

Never! The proscribing of birth control is Roman Blasphemy. The Bible clearly states that sex between a married couple for ANY reason is a form of Worship and Holy.Do not trust ANYONE that tells you not to take medicine for ANY reason other than health. All type of religious folks will tell you a lot of crap about medication. I take medication for depression and dizziness.Your priest is indicative of the dangers of your religion. Trust what God says, not your priest.

[valleyofserenity]

Medical issues do not override a moral issue at all. however... there's nothing wrong with your class A birth control either. Birth control prevents conception not changes it's course. If the pill would kill a baby should she get pregnant that would be somewhat questionable. But... with a regular birth control is a side effect, it's not going to harm anybody... (including potential children since it's preventing, not ending).I hope I made sense... only one cup of coffee this morning.

[andrew r]

The belief that birth control is immoral is backwards and antiquated. There is no moral argument that can be made against birthcontrol that does not stand on wobbly religious legs. Your wifes health is more important that some implied moral obligation to babies you dont have yet, or the 'plan' of some invisible sky wizard who in no preceivable way interacts with us, yet demands unconditional servitude and devotion from us. To the point of regulationg how we medicate ourselves. the idea is ridiculous, do what is healthy for you, not what is commanded by clergymen wh think they can control your wifes uterus.