Piggy-backing on the Steyn article below, the Papa ran across
this piece by an old friend of ours from our Indiana days. He shares some remarkable statistics that made my jaw drop, but he also shares a very balanced viewpoint on responsible "stewardship" of one of our greatest treasures: fertility. I've had discussions with many of you on this topic, drawing some lines between my convictions and perspectives and those who hold a much, shall we say, "sterner" position than I. I respect those who occupy ground to the right of mine on this issue (and share much in common with them, as evidenced by the size of my family) but I have been mellowed by real life in a fallen world and desire to exhibit a posture of grace as does my Father. So I smile when I read Dr. Coppenger say

Am I saying we should dismiss all contraception? No. I don't see a moral obligation to use every God-given capacity to the max. I have the capacity to sing, but I don't sing myself hoarse every day. But if I never sang to the glory of God, I should be ashamed of myself.

[And, I might add, if I decided to advocate that frequent singing were an irresponsible thing :-) ]