Tubes tied and Religion?

Nothing wrong at all. I am a Christian too, and the things I struggle with are the forms of BC that allow conception, but not implantation. I may get my tubes tied as well after this one.

The "Be fruitful and multiply" is actually from the old testimate, along with other laws such as animal sacrifices at the alter for God. These laws were ended with the comming of Jesus who became our ultimate sacrifice. The world, by then had already been populated enough since Adam and Eve, and no longer needed the intense growth.

Just something I've learned fairly recently and it makes sense to me. Hope this helps ease your concerns!

This website is very informative and backs up a lot of things with scripture. It also has links to more info to look deeper as well.

http://www.marriagemissions.com/birth-control-shou...

well, she must be catholic. The catholic church does believe ANY birth control is a sin because God will decide how many children you will have. You are not being open to his plan and yes there is biblical evidence such as God striking Onan down when he pulled out of his sister in law. Her husband (his brother) passed away and they had no children. back then it was law that the brother must give her a child in the dead husband's name. He did not want to do this because he wanted his kids to be his, not his brothers, so he pulled out and God killed him.

"The biblical penalty for not giving your brother’s widow children was public humiliation, not death (Deut. 25:7–10). But Onan received death as punishment for his crime. This means his crime was more than simply not fulfilling the duty of a brother-in-law. He lost his life because he violated natural law, as Jewish and Christian commentators have always understood. For this reason, certain forms of contraception have historically been known as "Onanism,"

http://www.catholic.com/library/Birth_Control.asp

This is your life, your decision. But as a Christian, you have a duty to follow what's right - that's for you to decide. examine the evidence and come to your own conclusion. I believe there are exceptions, but if you are in a happy marriage and have no problems with pregnancy (it's not a danger to you or your babies), then I can see why she may have a problem with your getting your tubes tied. But again, it's for you to decide - you are the one that has to live with it. Just make the decision you are okay with and what you feel God is okay with. Good luck.

Edit - so many people throw the financial word around to much. I am not saing it's not expensive to have kids, but you know what, it can be done. Lots of people have lots of kids and don't take help from others, and take care of their kids great. I just think there's a lot of things people think are a "necessity" when they really are not. I know a couple with 10 kids and he makes 11 dollars an hour. He supports every last one of them and they are all going to college on scholarships because they are so smart. A dollar can still go a long way, so often times I think the financial argument is kinda bull. You don't need a half million dollar house and new furniture for every kid to be a good parent or give your kids a good life.

I have to say I agree with these ladies here,why take advice from a pothead and a drug dealer who lives off of our hard earned money.

Im pregnant with baby #2 and Im planning on getting my tubes tied after the baby is born as well.So its your body,you do what you want with it and dont let anyone especially someone of that nature get to you.

Good luck and congrats!

Edit-Heres another good question to think about,your question made me think of it.If getting your tubes tied is a sin then all these "religious people" believe getting married and using birth control to prevent pregnancy before they are ready for a child,isnt that a sin as well.Isnt it sorta the same concept?

Other than the obvious,youve had children and now dont want to have more children,rather than just stopping pregnancy before you ever become pregnant?

Just a thought.

And not to mention alot of people believe God will decide how many children you have isnt that the case for say a women who has been told she can never have children and then boom she becomes pregnant?

Isnt it sorta the same thing when someone gets their tubes tied if God wants you to have more children you will have more children?Isnt that how some religions believe it happens?By Gods choice not your own.

From what I've heard, the only time you should get your tubes tied according to the bible is if it would endanger your well being to have more children. Now the way I see it, is if you couldn't emotionally handle another child, that would be endangering your well being right? I plan to have one more after this one, and then I'll probably have mine tied because I know that having a dozen kids will not be in my or my families best interests. Another aspect is financial. How many people now days can afford to feed and support that many kids?

I'm a Christian, and I plan to have my tubes tied after this pregnancy. I know the scripture says to be fruitful and multiply, but I believe it's a bigger sin to bring children into the world that you can't really afford to take care of. In our case, we want to be able to financially provide everything our children need without assistance, so we've decided we're done. I can understand your dilemma, and I would suggest you pray about it and see what you feel lead to do. I think it's between you, your family, and God. If you don't feel called to have more children, then I certainly understand that. Best of luck to you!

do what you feel is right i have four kids but i feel that if God did not want me to have kids he would have made me to were i couldn't but everyone has different opinions there is nothing wrong with smoking a little pot and she cannot help that she cannot afford food for her kids she has to feed them someway her bf should not be dealing drugs that is wrong but you shouldn't put her down just cause she gave her opinion she was wrong for doing that but she could have just keep her mouth shut but what if you want anther baby in the future get your tubes tied if you want its your life that is between you and God the bible also says not to judge and what ever you do that is between you and God tell her that Good luck and God bless

It's your body. If you don't want anymore kids. Its a good thing to do.

If she says something else about it. Just smile and take it with a grain of salt.

My neighbors always giving me crap because I don't talk to my real mother anymore. She doesn't even know why. I just act like I'm listening and nod my head while she talks about how wrong I am.

Its your body so its your choice. She should have her tubes tied so she won't receive anymore of the hard working tax payers money. You have been fruitful. You've multiplied and if you don't want more children go for it. I'm catholic and I see no problem with it. She was prbably so blasted she didn't realize how dumb she seemed for saying that

It's usually a Catholic idea or a Calvinist idea. It's really just up to the person who decided how to follow their religion. I would not take is personally. Everyone has the right to their beliefs and they can't control anyone else so it really does not matter.

you have to take some things with a grain of salt in the bible... im a Catholic, so i understand... do you want to be the mom of 18 and counting cuz thats what the lord said??? some things in the bible were written by man for man not through man for god... your doing whats right for your family... she needs the kids cuz they pay her bills... im sure you and/or your hubby bust your tales for your money... each person has a right... could it be that god went through man to discover tube tieng??