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> Now, let's take Catholicism ... They also don't really attempt to control most, let alone all, domains of of members' lives. Really? "The Catholic position
by prirun 4y ago
> Now, let's take Catholicism ... They also don't really attempt to control most, let alone all, domains of of members' lives.
Really?
"The Catholic position on contraception was formally explained and expressed by Pope Paul VI's Humanae vitae in 1968. Artificial contraception is considered intrinsically evil, but methods of natural family planning may be used, as they do not usurp the natural way of conception."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_views_on_birth_control https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_views_on_birth_contr...
- retrac 4y agoHaving a strong stance in one domain != moral totalitarianism. Some branches of Jainism recommends brushing the sidewalk ahead of you so as to avoid destroying any insects unnecessarily. A totalitarian religion controlling all aspects of life? Or just a profoundly intense moral doctrine that, naturally, has ramifications throughout many aspects of life if you accept it?
- foldr 4y agoThis is a doctrine that's famously ignored by most practicing Catholics. I could write paragraphs of criticism of the Catholic Church, but it's not really any more cult-like than lots of other organizations that people belong to (the most obvious example being the organizations that they work for).