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Friendship between men and women in relationships

How do you assess a sincere, platonic friendship between a woman and a man who are already in relationships?

Male-female friendship in the context of existing relationships has sparked strong emotions for years. Some see it as proof of maturity and trust, others treat it as an inevitable path to betrayal. Psychologists point out that the line between sympathy and infatuation is often thin, and divorce statistics are frequently linked to seemingly “innocent” relationships outside of partnerships. Meanwhile, popular conspiracy theories claim that promoting male-female friendship is a way of breaking traditional family bonds. Society is divided: some believe gender does not matter, others insist that biology will always prevail. So can such a relationship truly exist without undertones, or is it just an illusion? Take part in the poll and judge for yourself.

23/09/2025

Natural family planning and the Church’s teaching – harmony or contradiction?

Do you think that using natural family planning (NFP) methods contradicts the Catholic Church’s principle that “every marital act must remain open to the transmission of life”?

Natural family planning has long sparked heated debates because it touches the very heart of Catholic sexual morality. On one hand, the Church teaches that every marital act must remain open to life, which for many means that avoiding intercourse during fertile days is a form of hidden contraception. Critics even argue that NFP is the “Catholic version of the condom” – playing with God and trying to cheat nature. On the other hand, official teaching, especially the encyclical Humanae vitae, emphasizes that NFP is not a sin because it uses neither artificial barriers nor chemicals, but is based on self-control and responsibility. So are natural methods a faith-consistent way of family planning, or a contradiction hidden under the guise of a theological compromise?

13/09/2025

Contraception

Which method of contraception do you use most often?

Contraception has long sparked emotions and divided society between those who support modern methods and those who prefer nature. The intrauterine device and the “morning-after pill” are accused of having an early abortive effect, which leads to heated ethical and religious disputes. Hormonal pills, patches, or implants are considered effective and convenient, but critics point to side effects and pressure from the pharmaceutical industry. Condoms or vasectomy are regarded as safer, though still surrounded by taboo. Meanwhile, natural methods such as the calendar method or withdrawal are viewed by doctors with skepticism, but for many people they carry a moral dimension and a sense of “purity.” Is contraception an expression of freedom, or rather an interference with the laws of nature?

13/09/2025

Your organs after death – a gift of life or an ethical boundary?

Do you support the idea of transplantation, and would you personally consent to your organs being taken after death?

Your organs after death – a gift of life or an ethical boundary? This question touches on one of the most sensitive issues of modern medicine. On the one hand, transplants save thousands of lives, and conscious consent to donate organs seems like a beautiful gesture of solidarity. On the other hand, many people fear abuses, mention cases of organ harvesting without full consent, or even suspect that the brain death criterion was created mainly to increase “resources” for transplantation. Religions raise the argument of the sanctity of the body, while skeptics warn against the risk of a purely business-oriented approach to human organs. Is donating organs after death the highest form of altruism, or a decision that opens the door to abuses?

12/09/2025

Harvesting organs after brain death – saving lives or an ethical abuse?

In your opinion, should organs for transplantation be taken from people declared brain-dead, but whose hearts are still beating thanks to a respirator?

Harvesting organs from those in a state of so-called brain death has long sparked some of the hottest ethical debates. Doctors emphasize that this is the best moment for transplantation – the organs are still oxygenated and suitable for saving other patients’ lives. However, critics ask whether brain death is truly the death of a person, since the heart is beating and the body responds to stimuli. For part of society, it is a clear abuse – taking organs from people who still appear alive. Conspiracy theories go further, suggesting that the brain death criterion was created precisely to expand the “organ bank.” Does saving others’ lives justify such practices, or is this a boundary that must not be crossed?

12/09/2025

Organ transplants and cellular memory

In your opinion, can transplanted organs transfer memory or certain traits of the donor?

Organ transplants have long inspired both fascination and fear. Official medicine claims that memory and personality are encoded solely in the brain, so a heart or kidney cannot “transfer” memories. However, there are accounts of patients who, after transplantation, suddenly changed habits, preferences, or even character – some began to enjoy foods or music they had previously disliked, others claimed to experience strange memories connected to the donor’s life. This phenomenon is sometimes called cellular memory, and for some it is proof of subtle mechanisms science has not yet explained, while for others it is merely a psychological effect and suggestion. Do transplants conceal a mystery that official science is afraid to admit?

12/09/2025