Contraception and Persecution
About this book
In this insightful book, Charles E. Rice, a Notre Dame Law School professor, argues that the widespread acceptance of contraception has set the stage for religious persecution. He contends that contraception isn't merely about sex, but a First Commandment issue, challenging our understanding of God's role. The Anglican Lambeth Conference of 1930 first allowed contraception as a moral choice, and its widespread use, following the introduction of the Pill in the 1960s, led to a shift in moral authority from God to the state. Rice explores how this has put religious groups, particularly the Catholic Church, at odds with the state, as seen in the Obama administration's healthcare mandate. He delves into the 'main event' - the battle over LGBTQ rights - and analyzes the 2013 Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage. Rice identifies underlying causes of the Church's persecution, including relativism, redefined conscience, and constitutional moral neutrality. He controversially presents contraception as an unacknowledged cause of persecution, detailing its consequences and the Church's response. The book offers speaking truth, trusting God, and praying. It's well-documented and thought-provoking.