RE: Make Straight the Pathway Catholic Health Care Conf 29-31 March in San Francisco

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Thanks for the reminder-- had to pick out his flights this morning! Lee Ann Doerflinger To: nfpprofessionals From: koob_8@...Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:56:38 -0500Subject: "Make Straight the Pathway" Catholic Health Care Conf 29-31 March in San Francisco

Fr Velez, et al,I hope this isn't the first time I'm telling you about this great conference that addresses the Right of Conscience, ERD Consistent health care and Christ Centered Health Plans, with great presenters: Doerflinger, Tim Von Dohlen, Hilgers, Davenport, Delgado, Paddy Jim Baggot, Dana Cody, Bishop Vasa, and more. Hosted and co-sponsored by Christus Medicus Foundation, Life Legal Defense Foundation, 4 Catholic Dioceses, AAFCP, CA Assn NFP, and One More Soul. See www.OneMoreSoul.com/SanFrancisco for more information.

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Steve,I plan to attend for part or all of it. Thank you.Friends, I apologize for writing so much and will let up for the next few days. Below I copy and paste the arguments advanced by Les, Hanna and myself, one after the other. I placed some words in bold lettering. I have incorporated some points from theirs. I think it helps to summarize the arguments, at least conceptually, into various categories.

Even if it is not the first things we say to people, and keeping in mind that we also address different audiences, I would not avoid reference to ethical and moral considerations. We are moral beings with reasoning and conscience. We wish to help people avoid illness and STD's but we need to speak to people's minds and hearts about what it means to be human.

God bless you, Fr.

(From Les)

Perhaps some of the controversy may be avoided if we separate

the discussion into several areas.  One of the “immediate” areas of

resistance to anything is to mention its “religious or spiritual or moral”

relevancy.

1. Suppose we look at it biologically-

the purpose of sexual activity is two fold- unity between the couple and

procreation; contraception fractures this biological fact and betrays the

meaning of the act.

2. Suppose we look at it medically-

there are deaths every yr from using birth control; yes, there are deaths every

yr from childbirth and one of the arguments is that contraception is safer,

medically speaking, than childbirth, but childbirth is a natural biological

process in which nothing in nature is perfect; contraception is not.

3. Suppose we look at it linguistically-

contra-ception= against life; child birth not; procreation not.

4. Suppose we look at it

environmentally- contraception (hormones) allows chemicals to be evacuated

into our environment- water, ground;

5. Suppose we look at it financially-

hormonal contraception and sterilization costs billions in healthcare dollars;

NFP costs nothing; children cost but contribute back to society for the public

good

These are just some superficial thoughts that come to

mind.  They have been developed by others to a greater degree.  The

truth is on our side.  We are correct.  We need to find that

language, that way, that argument of logic, reason and common sense that will

prevail in the public forum.  Of course, it implies that logic, reason and

common sense would work in those who cannot see it that way!

God bless

Les Ruppersberger

 

(From Hanna)

After reading multiple letters to the editor  praising,

protecting or mischaracterizing contraception,  I think it’s time to take

a leaf out of the play book  Planned Parenthood used so successfully

against Komen.

 While not  losing sight of the violation of religious

liberty the mandate imposes,  much light needs to be shed on  the

fact that hormonal contraceptives

 

1. when used for contraception do not treat any disease. (The

pill may relieve some symptoms, may prevent progression of some underlying

diseases such as  endometriosis and  cystic acne  but does not

cure.  And it will cause a number of problems most  listed by Les..)

2 need to be given in doses large enough to suppress normal

ovulation

3. have a long list of

side effects

4. do not prevent STI’s etc.

etc.

5.Explain not only the  effectiveness and flexibility of use  of NFP in any

reproductive circumstance, but  how refraining from intercourse is different

from engaging in it while blocking its normal effect.

6. Explain that intercourse

during times of infertility is not incomplete, as each partner brings what

each has to give.

7. Discuss the difference between 

removing a normal function and restoring a normal function.  Right now

there are arguments equating OC’ with Rx for E.D.  While on the face of it

they’re opposites one can question the appropriateness of trying to bring back

youth when it’s gone… 

8. Invite promiscuity

and subsequent  emotional pain

9.Have not decreased

unplanned pregnancies or abortions. (See Ross Douthat in Feb. 19, New York

Times  The Safe, Legal and Rare Iillusionhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/opinion/sunday/douthat-the-safe-legal-rare-illusion.html?nl=todaysheadlines & emc=tha212

10. acknowledge possible

benefits i.e. decreased endometrial and ovarian CA, but outnumbered by increase

in breast CA, also Cx CA mediated by promiscuously acquired HPV by one or

another partner.

 

11.

I agree with your list and further would state that we ALREADY have a very

healthy, easy, cheap, effective method of family planning- NFP and in addition

to using this situation (Mandate) to point out the truth about hormonal

contraception (medically speaking) we should provide the alternative. (Les

Rupersberger)

12.

Add the moral considerations (Fr. )

 

(From

Fr. )

1.

Human life is a gift; pregnancy is not an illness. Sexuality has a twofold

purpose that goes together. Contraceptives are not preventive health care. (biological)

2.

Contraceptives falsifies the human language

of love; they enable persons including spouse to use one another, and many

to live promiscously. (ethical, moral)

- " Contraception

invites promiscuity and subsequent

emotional pain. "

-Lead

to STD's. Do not prevent STD's.

3.

Contraceptives create a culture of abortion, and also cause abortion when ovulation is not impeded. (social, ethical)

4.

Hormonal contraceptives have many

serious side effects on the health of women such as pulmonary emboli and

increased breast and cervical cancer. (medical)

-Hormonal

contraceptives have a long list of side effects, including decreased libido.

5.

NFP is natural and costs very little

or nothing. Contraception and its complications cost billions.

 

Fr Velez, et al,I hope this isn't the first time I'm telling you about this great conference that addresses the Right of Conscience, ERD Consistent health care and Christ Centered Health Plans, with great presenters: Doerflinger, Tim Von Dohlen, Hilgers, Davenport, Delgado, Paddy Jim Baggot, Dana Cody, Bishop Vasa, and more.  Hosted and co-sponsored by Christus Medicus Foundation, Life Legal Defense Foundation, 4 Catholic Dioceses, AAFCP, CA Assn NFP, and One More Soul.   

 See  www.OneMoreSoul.com/SanFrancisco for more information.

-- Fr. R. Vélez765 14th Ave, Apt 1San Francisco, CA 94118Website: www.newmanbiography.com

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With all these valid points I could foresee a pamphlet or book mark size card with all these facts; even a you tube video and take another page out of the evil one’s book and use the media to our advantage as does the evil one.  Don’t know who would publish it though.Les From: nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ] On Behalf Of VelezSent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 11:28 AMTo: nfpprofessionals Cc: Janet Madigan; Prof. Barbara Wyman; Judy Barrett; Judith Bowman; shieldofroses @dslextreme.comSubject: Re: " Make Straight the Pathway " Catholic Health Care Conf 29-31 March in San Francisco Steve,I plan to attend for part or all of it. Thank you. Friends, I apologize for writing so much and will let up for the next few days. Below I copy and paste the arguments advanced by Les, Hanna and myself, one after the other. I placed some words in bold lettering. I have incorporated some points from theirs. I think it helps to summarize the arguments, at least conceptually, into various categories. Even if it is not the first things we say to people, and keeping in mind that we also address different audiences, I would not avoid reference to ethical and moral considerations. We are moral beings with reasoning and conscience. We wish to help people avoid illness and STD's but we need to speak to people's minds and hearts about what it means to be human. God bless you, Fr. (From Les)Perhaps some of the controversy may be avoided if we separate the discussion into several areas. One of the “immediate” areas of resistance to anything is to mention its “religious or spiritual or moral” relevancy.1. Suppose we look at it biologically- the purpose of sexual activity is two fold- unity between the couple and procreation; contraception fractures this biological fact and betrays the meaning of the act.2. Suppose we look at it medically- there are deaths every yr from using birth control; yes, there are deaths every yr from childbirth and one of the arguments is that contraception is safer, medically speaking, than childbirth, but childbirth is a natural biological process in which nothing in nature is perfect; contraception is not.3. Suppose we look at it linguistically- contra-ception= against life; child birth not; procreation not.4. Suppose we look at it environmentally- contraception (hormones) allows chemicals to be evacuated into our environment- water, ground;5. Suppose we look at it financially- hormonal contraception and sterilization costs billions in healthcare dollars; NFP costs nothing; children cost but contribute back to society for the public goodThese are just some superficial thoughts that come to mind. They have been developed by others to a greater degree. The truth is on our side. We are correct. We need to find that language, that way, that argument of logic, reason and common sense that will prevail in the public forum. Of course, it implies that logic, reason and common sense would work in those who cannot see it that way!God blessLes Ruppersberger (From Hanna)After reading multiple letters to the editor praising, protecting or mischaracterizing contraception, I think it’s time to take a leaf out of the play book Planned Parenthood used so successfully against Komen. While not losing sight of the violation of religious liberty the mandate imposes, much light needs to be shed on the fact that hormonal contraceptives 1. when used for contraception do not treat any disease. (The pill may relieve some symptoms, may prevent progression of some underlying diseases such as endometriosis and cystic acne but does not cure. And it will cause a number of problems most listed by Les..)2 need to be given in doses large enough to suppress normal ovulation3. have a long list of side effects4. do not prevent STI’s etc. etc.5.Explain not only the effectiveness and flexibility of use of NFP in any reproductive circumstance, but how refraining from intercourse is different from engaging in it while blocking its normal effect.6. Explain that intercourse during times of infertility is not incomplete, as each partner brings what each has to give.7. Discuss the difference between removing a normal function and restoring a normal function. Right now there are arguments equating OC’ with Rx for E.D. While on the face of it they’re opposites one can question the appropriateness of trying to bring back youth when it’s gone… 8. Invite promiscuity and subsequent emotional pain9.Have not decreased unplanned pregnancies or abortions. (See Ross Douthat in Feb. 19, New York Times The Safe, Legal and Rare Iillusionhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/opinion/sunday/douthat-the-safe-legal-rare-illusion.html?nl=todaysheadlines & emc=tha21210. acknowledge possible benefits i.e. decreased endometrial and ovarian CA, but outnumbered by increase in breast CA, also Cx CA mediated by promiscuously acquired HPV by one or another partner. 11. I agree with your list and further would state that we ALREADY have a very healthy, easy, cheap, effective method of family planning- NFP and in addition to using this situation (Mandate) to point out the truth about hormonal contraception (medically speaking) we should provide the alternative. (Les Rupersberger)12. Add the moral considerations (Fr. ) (From Fr. )1. Human life is a gift; pregnancy is not an illness. Sexuality has a twofold purpose that goes together. Contraceptives are not preventive health care. (biological)2. Contraceptives falsifies the human language of love; they enable persons including spouse to use one another, and many to live promiscously. (ethical, moral)- " Contraception invites promiscuity and subsequent emotional pain. " -Lead to STD's. Do not prevent STD's.3. Contraceptives create a culture of abortion, and also cause abortion when ovulation is not impeded. (social, ethical)4. Hormonal contraceptives have many serious side effects on the health of women such as pulmonary emboli and increased breast and cervical cancer. (medical)-Hormonal contraceptives have a long list of side effects, including decreased libido.5. NFP is natural and costs very little or nothing. Contraception and its complications cost billions. Fr Velez, et al,I hope this isn't the first time I'm telling you about this great conference that addresses the Right of Conscience, ERD Consistent health care and Christ Centered Health Plans, with great presenters: Doerflinger, Tim Von Dohlen, Hilgers, Davenport, Delgado, Paddy Jim Baggot, Dana Cody, Bishop Vasa, and more. Hosted and co-sponsored by Christus Medicus Foundation, Life Legal Defense Foundation, 4 Catholic Dioceses, AAFCP, CA Assn NFP, and One More Soul. See www.OneMoreSoul.com/SanFrancisco for more information. -- Fr. R. Vélez765 14th Ave, Apt 1San Francisco, CA 94118Website: www.newmanbiography.com

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Right Les I agree! And how about this? What about a new kind of practice with a new kind of specialist -- a specialist expert in the epidemiology, recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of the plethora of problems that occur in women because of contraception an sterilization. Could this be a specialty in itself, in its own right? Talk about a Catholic medical mission/ministry!! But maybe it's not feasible???

Sincerely yours,

Dominic M. Pedulla MD, FACC, CNFPMC, ABVM, ACPh

Interventional Cardiologist, Endovascular Diplomate, Varicose Vein Specialist, Noncontraceptive Family Planning Consultant, Family Planning Researcher

Medical Director, The Oklahoma Vein and Endovascular Center (www.noveinok.com, veininfo@...)

Executive Director, The Edith Stein Foundation (www.theedithsteinfoundation.com)

(office)

(cell)

(FAX)

pedullad@...

Re: "Make Straight the Pathway" Catholic Health Care Conf 29-31 March in San Francisco

Steve,

I plan to attend for part or all of it. Thank you.

Friends, I apologize for writing so much and will let up for the next few days. Below I copy and paste the arguments advanced by Les, Hanna and myself, one after the other. I placed some words in bold lettering. I have incorporated some points from theirs. I think it helps to summarize the arguments, at least conceptually, into various categories.

Even if it is not the first things we say to people, and keeping in mind that we also address different audiences, I would not avoid reference to ethical and moral considerations. We are moral beings with reasoning and conscience. We wish to help people avoid illness and STD's but we need to speak to people's minds and hearts about what it means to be human.

God bless you, Fr.

(From Les)

Perhaps some of the controversy may be avoided if we separate the discussion into several areas. One of the “immediate†areas of resistance to anything is to mention its “religious or spiritual or moral†relevancy.

1. Suppose we look at it biologically- the purpose of sexual activity is two fold- unity between the couple and procreation; contraception fractures this biological fact and betrays the meaning of the act.

2. Suppose we look at it medically- there are deaths every yr from using birth control; yes, there are deaths every yr from childbirth and one of the arguments is that contraception is safer, medically speaking, than childbirth, but childbirth is a natural biological process in which nothing in nature is perfect; contraception is not.

3. Suppose we look at it linguistically- contra-ception= against life; child birth not; procreation not.

4. Suppose we look at it environmentally- contraception (hormones) allows chemicals to be evacuated into our environment- water, ground;

5. Suppose we look at it financially- hormonal contraception and sterilization costs billions in healthcare dollars; NFP costs nothing; children cost but contribute back to society for the public good

These are just some superficial thoughts that come to mind. They have been developed by others to a greater degree. The truth is on our side. We are correct. We need to find that language, that way, that argument of logic, reason and common sense that will prevail in the public forum. Of course, it implies that logic, reason and common sense would work in those who cannot see it that way!

God bless

Les Ruppersberger

(From Hanna)

After reading multiple letters to the editor praising, protecting or mischaracterizing contraception, I think it’s time to take a leaf out of the play book Planned Parenthood used so successfully against Komen.

While not losing sight of the violation of religious liberty the mandate imposes, much light needs to be shed on the fact that hormonal contraceptives

1. when used for contraception do not treat any disease. (The pill may relieve some symptoms, may prevent progression of some underlying diseases such as endometriosis and cystic acne but does not cure. And it will cause a number of problems most listed by Les..)

2 need to be given in doses large enough to suppress normal ovulation

3. have a long list of side effects

4. do not prevent STI’s etc. etc.

5.Explain not only the effectiveness and flexibility of use of NFP in any reproductive circumstance, but how refraining from intercourse is different from engaging in it while blocking its normal effect.

6. Explain that intercourse during times of infertility is not incomplete, as each partner brings what each has to give.

7. Discuss the difference between removing a normal function and restoring a normal function. Right now there are arguments equating OC’ with Rx for E.D. While on the face of it they’re opposites one can question the appropriateness of trying to bring back youth when it’s gone…

8. Invite promiscuity and subsequent emotional pain

9.Have not decreased unplanned pregnancies or abortions. (See Ross Douthat in Feb. 19, New York Times The Safe, Legal and Rare Iillusionhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/opinion/sunday/douthat-the-safe-legal-rare-illusion.html?nl=todaysheadlines & emc=tha212

10. acknowledge possible benefits i.e. decreased endometrial and ovarian CA, but outnumbered by increase in breast CA, also Cx CA mediated by promiscuously acquired HPV by one or another partner.

11. I agree with your list and further would state that we ALREADY have a very healthy, easy, cheap, effective method of family planning- NFP and in addition to using this situation (Mandate) to point out the truth about hormonal contraception (medically speaking) we should provide the alternative. (Les Rupersberger)

12. Add the moral considerations (Fr. )

(From Fr. )

1. Human life is a gift; pregnancy is not an illness. Sexuality has a twofold purpose that goes together. Contraceptives are not preventive health care. (biological)

2. Contraceptives falsifies the human language of love; they enable persons including spouse to use one another, and many to live promiscously. (ethical, moral)

-"Contraception invites promiscuity and subsequent emotional pain."

-Lead to STD's. Do not prevent STD's.

3. Contraceptives create a culture of abortion, and also cause abortion when ovulation is not impeded. (social, ethical)

4. Hormonal contraceptives have many serious side effects on the health of women such as pulmonary emboli and increased breast and cervical cancer. (medical)

-Hormonal contraceptives have a long list of side effects, including decreased libido.

5. NFP is natural and costs very little or nothing. Contraception and its complications cost billions.

Fr Velez, et al,

I hope this isn't the first time I'm telling you about this great conference that addresses the Right of Conscience, ERD Consistent health care and Christ Centered Health Plans, with great presenters: Doerflinger, Tim Von Dohlen, Hilgers, Davenport, Delgado, Paddy Jim Baggot, Dana Cody, Bishop Vasa, and more. Hosted and co-sponsored by Christus Medicus Foundation, Life Legal Defense Foundation, 4 Catholic Dioceses, AAFCP, CA Assn NFP, and One More Soul.

See www.OneMoreSoul.com/SanFrancisco for more information.

--

Fr. R. Vélez

765 14th Ave, Apt 1

San Francisco, CA 94118

Website: www.newmanbiography.com

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Good luck! ‘m sorry to miss this but I’ll remember you in prayer. I’ll be in Ethiopia over those days. Hanna From: nfpprofessionals [mailto:nfpprofessionals ] On Behalf Of Steve KoobSent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 10:57 PMTo: nfpprofessionals Subject: " Make Straight the Pathway " Catholic Health Care Conf 29-31 March in San Francisco Fr Velez, et al,I hope this isn't the first time I'm telling you about this great conference that addresses the Right of Conscience, ERD Consistent health care and Christ Centered Health Plans, with great presenters: Doerflinger, Tim Von Dohlen, Hilgers, Davenport, Delgado, Paddy Jim Baggot, Dana Cody, Bishop Vasa, and more. Hosted and co-sponsored by Christus Medicus Foundation, Life Legal Defense Foundation, 4 Catholic Dioceses, AAFCP, CA Assn NFP, and One More Soul. See www.OneMoreSoul.com/SanFrancisco for more information.

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Fr ,Yes, i think the way you have broken this down is beautiful and logical. I would only add that the "medical" aspect as it is currently worded below still sounds a little weak to me and in my opinion, needs to be reinforced AT THIS TIME, because the fact is that the other side is now poising contraceptions, sterilizations and abortifacient drugs as preventative care. This, to me, is the final straw. It's bad enough they are promoting this in every way possible, but now they want to tell people that this stuff is GOOD for them. The whopper of all lies. Were they hoping that no one has noticed the medical evidence that has been slowly mounting over the last 50

years? The fall out in society. Who, but us is going to point this out? I, probably like many of you, am a family physician who spends over 1/2 her time delivering preventative care (doing pap smears, breast exams, bone densities and giving immunizations) Birth control is NOT preventative care (for reasons i have previously noted). Writing a birth control pill to prevent a child is NOT preventative care. No other preventative care measures have half the risks and harms that OCPs have associated with them. And, most importantly, as you have stated, fertility and pregnancy are not disease states to be prevented in the first place. So, the medical risks: yes deaths, as have been stated but so much more: Depo - osteoporosis. OCPS - increased cardiovascular

events which don't cause death (p.e., dvt, stroke, heart attacks, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia), increase in breast cancer before the first full term pregnancy, increased HPV, increased HIV, increased cervical cancer (i can provide references for each of these if you are not aware), i could continue... As far as environmentally, yes and we could talk about the changing sex of Florida reptiles in Fl waterways due to excess estrogen exposure (NY Times) and male small mouth bass in the Potomic River having eggs for the first time (Washington Post). As far as financially -- for Sebelius to state that birth control is going to "save" insurers money from not having to cover pregnancy -- we (or someone) should be all over that statement -- the cost of detecting and treating stds by promoting rampant sexual behavious (cost please), the cost of

treating strokes, heart attacks, breast and cervical cancers, the actual cost of all the doctors visits and procedures for sterilizations, pills, iuds, etc, the cost of backup abortion, the cost of premature babies being born (abortion increases prematurity rates) -- i think it was Dr. Keen who gave me the statistic about one premature child costs approx $3 million from birth to age 3. I am just saying that the way we frame the argument is everthing. I do agree with many of the points you raise, and especially that this is primarily a theological question -- but i don't think it the theology that is going to initially get the attention of those who have been blinded to the truth -- because let's face it the pill has been around for 50 years and the majority of Catholics and Christians are contracepting or being sterilized. Blessings,

REBECCA!!!!!!!! To: nfpprofessionals Cc: Janet Madigan ; Prof. Barbara Wyman ; Judith Bowman ; "shieldofroses @dslextreme.com" Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 11:27 AM Subject: Re: "Make Straight the Pathway" Catholic Health Care Conf 29-31 March in San Francisco

Steve,I plan to attend for part or all of it. Thank you.Friends, I apologize for writing so much and will let up for the next few days. Below I copy and paste the arguments advanced by Les, Hanna and myself, one after the other. I placed some words in bold lettering. I have incorporated some points from theirs. I think it helps to summarize the arguments, at least conceptually, into various categories.

Even if it is not the first things we say to people, and keeping in mind that we also address different audiences, I would not avoid reference to ethical and moral considerations. We are moral beings with reasoning and conscience. We wish to help people avoid illness and STD's but we need to speak to people's minds and hearts about what it means to be human.

God bless you, Fr.

(From Les)

Perhaps some of the controversy may be avoided if we separate

the discussion into several areas. One of the “immediate†areas of

resistance to anything is to mention its “religious or spiritual or moralâ€

relevancy.

1. Suppose we look at it biologically-

the purpose of sexual activity is two fold- unity between the couple and

procreation; contraception fractures this biological fact and betrays the

meaning of the act.

2. Suppose we look at it medically-

there are deaths every yr from using birth control; yes, there are deaths every

yr from childbirth and one of the arguments is that contraception is safer,

medically speaking, than childbirth, but childbirth is a natural biological

process in which nothing in nature is perfect; contraception is not.

3. Suppose we look at it linguistically-

contra-ception= against life; child birth not; procreation not.

4. Suppose we look at it

environmentally- contraception (hormones) allows chemicals to be evacuated

into our environment- water, ground;

5. Suppose we look at it financially-

hormonal contraception and sterilization costs billions in healthcare dollars;

NFP costs nothing; children cost but contribute back to society for the public

good

These are just some superficial thoughts that come to

mind. They have been developed by others to a greater degree. The

truth is on our side. We are correct. We need to find that

language, that way, that argument of logic, reason and common sense that will

prevail in the public forum. Of course, it implies that logic, reason and

common sense would work in those who cannot see it that way!

God bless

Les Ruppersberger

(From Hanna)

After reading multiple letters to the editor praising,

protecting or mischaracterizing contraception, I think it’s time to take

a leaf out of the play book Planned Parenthood used so successfully

against Komen.

While not losing sight of the violation of religious

liberty the mandate imposes, much light needs to be shed on the

fact that hormonal contraceptives

1. when used for contraception do not treat any disease. (The

pill may relieve some symptoms, may prevent progression of some underlying

diseases such as endometriosis and cystic acne but does not

cure. And it will cause a number of problems most listed by Les..)

2 need to be given in doses large enough to suppress normal

ovulation

3. have a long list of

side effects

4. do not prevent STI’s etc.

etc.

5.Explain not only the effectiveness and flexibility of use of NFP in any

reproductive circumstance, but how refraining from intercourse is different

from engaging in it while blocking its normal effect.

6. Explain that intercourse

during times of infertility is not incomplete, as each partner brings what

each has to give.

7. Discuss the difference between

removing a normal function and restoring a normal function. Right now

there are arguments equating OC’ with Rx for E.D. While on the face of it

they’re opposites one can question the appropriateness of trying to bring back

youth when it’s gone…

8. Invite promiscuity

and subsequent emotional pain

9.Have not decreased

unplanned pregnancies or abortions. (See Ross Douthat in Feb. 19, New York

Times The Safe, Legal and Rare Iillusionhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/opinion/sunday/douthat-the-safe-legal-rare-illusion.html?nl=todaysheadlines & emc=tha212

10. acknowledge possible

benefits i.e. decreased endometrial and ovarian CA, but outnumbered by increase

in breast CA, also Cx CA mediated by promiscuously acquired HPV by one or

another partner.

11.

I agree with your list and further would state that we ALREADY have a very

healthy, easy, cheap, effective method of family planning- NFP and in addition

to using this situation (Mandate) to point out the truth about hormonal

contraception (medically speaking) we should provide the alternative. (Les

Rupersberger)

12.

Add the moral considerations (Fr. )

(From

Fr. )

1.

Human life is a gift; pregnancy is not an illness. Sexuality has a twofold

purpose that goes together. Contraceptives are not preventive health care. (biological)

2.

Contraceptives falsifies the human language

of love; they enable persons including spouse to use one another, and many

to live promiscously. (ethical, moral)

-"Contraception

invites promiscuity and subsequent

emotional pain."

-Lead

to STD's. Do not prevent STD's.

3.

Contraceptives create a culture of abortion, and also cause abortion when ovulation is not impeded. (social, ethical)

4.

Hormonal contraceptives have many

serious side effects on the health of women such as pulmonary emboli and

increased breast and cervical cancer. (medical)

-Hormonal

contraceptives have a long list of side effects, including decreased libido.

5.

NFP is natural and costs very little

or nothing. Contraception and its complications cost billions.

Fr Velez, et al,I hope this isn't the first time I'm telling you about this great conference that addresses the Right of Conscience, ERD Consistent health care and Christ Centered Health Plans, with great presenters: Doerflinger, Tim Von Dohlen, Hilgers, Davenport, Delgado, Paddy Jim Baggot, Dana Cody, Bishop Vasa, and more. Hosted and co-sponsored by Christus Medicus Foundation, Life Legal Defense Foundation, 4 Catholic Dioceses, AAFCP, CA Assn NFP, and One More Soul.

See www.OneMoreSoul.com/SanFrancisco for more information.

-- Fr. R. Vélez765 14th Ave, Apt 1San Francisco, CA 94118Website: www.newmanbiography.com