Just Cause and Natural Family Planning

Just Cause and Natural Family Planning
by E. Christian Brugger, D.Phil., Senior Fellow in Ethics

Q: Are there any conditions to follow Natural Family Planning (NFP) by a married couple, or is there blanket approval by Catholic Church? Wouldn’t NFP be against life if the intention of the couple involved in sexual act is just pleasure and not life, provided they don’t have any valid reason to postpone pregnancy? In this case, can NFP be also considered similar to using condoms? Thanks and Regards — D.R.P, Bangalore, India.

E. Christian Brugger offers the following response: [View Full Article]