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Originally Posted by Peaches
I believe that this is more related to specific church teachings against birth control, as in sex for procreation only. This is most prevalent in the Catholic church. I know of no church that prohibits the treatment of HIV or STD's, and as a matter of fact there are quite a few that participate in, and sponsor programs for those who are HIV positive.
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Therein lies the rub. The overwhelming majority of STDs are transmitted due to extramarital sex, which is also against the church's teachings.
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Originally Posted by mcgeedo
You'd be furious that someone might think that a birth control pill might have something to do with... wait for it... birth control? Sorry, that just struck me a little funny.
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Many non-sexually active women use bc medicine for the sole purpose of regulating/reducing their periods.