God’s law or natural law is our primary basis of knowing what is right and what is wrong. Nowadays, when it talks about life’s conception, we are faced by the dilemma of choosing between Pro-life and Pro-choice. Just like how the conversation went, the man had finally chosen to be pro-life. As a personal point of view, these two option would be equally right if manifested accordingly to the common good. If we choose to deal with Pro-choice, it does not mean that contraception is definitely wrong. It would be wrong if the intention is meant for the sake of self-interest. Let us take into account that contraception becomes indifferent if it will be used for the common good. If contraception’s purpose is to control over-population, and its succeeding consequences such as poverty, hunger and malnutrition then contraception’s intention here is for the common good, thereby making it indifferent or neutral and somehow good. I am not saying that I am against the teachings of the Church and the Natural law. What I am pointing out is that we should not be hypocrite enough in addressing in this kind of issue. It is best if we can really maintain our discipline but undeniably, this discipline lasts for a short period of time, making us inconsistent with our decisions. Thus, what other options can we consider?

I am a Christian and I believe with the teachings of the church. I am aware that inherently, by the natural light of our human reason, we are capable to acknowledge what is moral or immoral and what is bad and good. In addition, we have this gift of free will that allows us to utilize our freedom in everything we do although governed by limitation in accordance to the law. This free will allows us to make choices and decisions. Thus, it is also one way of saying that by contraception, we are utilizing our free will as human. Contraception as an example is the manifestation of our free will. But still we can ask is this enough to say that because we are driven by free will, we can also take into consideration contraception as our choice of disciplining ourselves from populating? In fact, this will be a never ending debate to what extent contraception is considered by some as intrinsically evil. It will take ample of time before one can really say that contraception is the answer.

As a final thought, as long as contraception is used for the common good, rather than for self-interest, it is still a choice for us to decide upon. As a human, I am skeptical about how we are able to discipline ourselves. If we are really diligent and lives out integrity, we might not consider contraception as an option. In fact, our imperfection drives us to create alternatives in solving our problems such as this issue. We are just maximizing our cognitive faculty in addressing the issue of life’s conception. How far can we really go? Does our quest is enough to satisfy this issue? Or should we look back form the scriptures and recognize the authenticity of divine law? Lastly, inherently, contraception may be preventing one’s life but in totality this cannot be equated to abortion which is the act itself is explicitly intentional. Depending on the intention of the act, I must say that contraception is considerable especially if the purpose is for the common good. I am not saying that I am against Pro-life but I am just considering contraception a chance to prove its worth. Every actions we do have its own consequences, hence I am prepared to take the consequences of my action. I am born with imperfections and

therefore I will die with imperfections. After all, the decision depends on our hands. As long as we act as fully human, we are capable of making our mistakes corrected.