Gee, I guess you ideological types just don't get what I'm saying. Maybe that's why you get so nasty in the Forum, because you can't accept that it's not the end of the world when people have opinions that differ from your own, narrow ideology. Even if they're wrong, that does not mean that they are evil people. They simply see things differently.
And that's why I've used the term "born-again atheists" - because it's the same kind of rigid, ideological mindset that the born-again fundamentalists espouse, that you're not "saved" unless you think the right thoughts.

Yes, yes, yes, the Catholic Church has declared abortion and artificial contraception to be immoral. Please take note that these declarations were issued by elderly, celibate men (and the younger priests in the pipeline are even more conservative). Those in authority have painted themselves into a corner on abortion and contraception, and aren't likely to change even if they'd like to. Please also take note that Catholics use birth control and have abortions at the same or higher rate as other people in their cultures. I think this means that most Catholics are mature enough and intelligent enough not to take sex advice from elderly, celibate men who are not going to change their positions on these issues. But I think most Catholics see contraception as a non-issue because they have ignored church prohibitions for long. And life goes on.

And Jim Carroll, you should be ashamed of yourself for using a link from the Daily Mail and a 2012 article about a 2009 incident from some unknown site called thinkprogress.org. Try using reputable sources, for a change.

-Joe-