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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

Age difference in relationships – tradition or no big deal?

What do you think the age difference should be between a woman and a man in a typical relationship?

The age difference in relationships has always stirred emotions and provoked sharp debates. For some, it’s natural – the man older, the woman younger, as in traditional marriage models. Others argue that more and more often women choose younger partners, appreciating their energy and freshness, while men seek maturity and stability. Still others claim that peer relationships are best – it’s easier to experience the stages of life together and age in sync. Psychologists and sociologists argue over whether age difference truly determines a relationship’s durability, while conspiracy theories add the thread of a “hidden biology” of partner selection. And you – tradition or a modern approach?

09/09/2025

Abortion and child support – does a woman’s decision release a man from responsibility?

In the case of a serious illness of the unborn child, when the law allows for termination of pregnancy but the woman decides to give birth despite the man's objection, should he be obliged to pay child support?

Abortion and child support is a topic that stirs emotions and exposes moral tensions between law and private choices. When a woman decides to give birth to a severely ill child despite the legal possibility of abortion, the question arises: should the man who opposed this decision pay child support? Supporters of the obligation emphasize the father’s biological responsibility, while opponents see it as imposing a role he did not want. Society is therefore faced with a dilemma: is the child’s right to life more important than the right to renounce fatherhood? There are also theories that child support is a tool for depopulating society. And you – do you think that a woman’s choice should bind a man for years?

01/09/2025

Pedophilia – what punishment is just?

In your opinion, what punishment should be imposed for a pedophilic act against a minor?

Pedophilia – for some, the issue is clear: the death penalty is the only just response to such inhuman acts. Others demand life imprisonment, believing the offender should never see freedom again. Support is also growing for imprisonment combined with chemical castration, viewed as a way to eliminate the risk of recidivism. Advocates of a more “systemic” approach point to the need for psychiatric therapy, though this raises controversy – can evil really be cured? The greatest outrage, however, is sparked by those who argue that if a minor was already sexually mature and gave consent, punishment is unnecessary – a stance many see as proof of humanity’s moral collapse. Is society ready to definitively decide what punishment for pedophilia is truly just?

29/08/2025

Open relationships – experiment or recipe for breakup?

Have you ever been in an open relationship and do you support this model of partnership?

Open relationships have long sparked both fascination and aversion. Some see them as proof of courage and emotional maturity, others as debauchery. Supporters emphasize that monogamy is a cultural construct, and that humans were not naturally created to live with only one person. Critics counter that such arrangements blur the lines of loyalty and destroy the foundation of trust. Psychologists warn that open relationships carry the risk of jealousy and emotional inequality, while conspiracy theories even claim they are deliberately promoted as a tool to weaken family bonds. Is an open relationship the future of intimacy, or an experiment that ends faster than it begins? Vote and find out!