Why is it that on this website I can find no mention of birth control, yet the most successful programs in this country and around the world to prevent abortions are effective because education regarding the use of contraceptives is one of the main components? Does the LCMS have an official position on birth control or not? Without a positive view of birth control the LCMS is at a clear disadvantage in aiding the cause of reducing abortions in this country. It makes one wonder then if they are really serious. And, don't tell me that LCMS Lutherans in practice do not use a variety of forms of birth control.

On the other hand, If the LCMS is against the use of contraceptives for various reasons, including the idea that it promotes sexual acting out that birth control in of itself is a form of abortion,why don't they say so and take an official position against it? Otherwise, it seems to me that local congregations--who view sex education as vital to reducing abortions-- should be free to go ahead and support in good conscience those programs and services in their local communities that have proven successful in reducing unwanted pregnancies.

Someone, please try to straighten me out on this matter!