Guidance if not wanting kids
On not wanting kids in today's world Q: I’m confused. I’ve been back and forth between Protestant beliefs and Catholic beliefs and the one main difference that I’ve come across is the opinion on birth control in married relationships. It’s confusing me and stressing me out. I’ve never felt called to have kids, but I’m in a 5+ year relationship with someone who I’d like to marry one day. I’m only 23 and he’s a year younger. Neither of us are in a position to get married right now due to life circumstances. We are not financially well off and I’ve been struggling with unemployment. Both of us still live at home with our parents. Catholic and Christians believe that in order for a marriage to be valid, both parties need to be open to having kids. They believe that condoms and birth control pills are sinful because it doesn’t leave room for God’s will to be done. Protestants Ive talked to seem more open and lenient about the usage of contraceptives, but I'm not sure. I’ve read ...