I wouldn't say the possible emotional fufillment gained from having children is what ensures the continuation of the human race. Have you not heard of biological urges? or do you think animals reproduce for their emotional wellbeing?
I would say any positive benefits of the oxytocin released after birth are negated by the pressure put on the body during pregnancy and the care the young requires in its infant stage. Reproduction is a highly stressful thing for an organism to go through.
Kway: you'll prob go through and...
You're suggesting that pregnancy be used as a way of avoiding heavy menstruation??
And I would like a source for the claim of better health in those who reproduce more often.
edit: b10
Yeah, that's why I was asking what she considers to be one.
Besides yeah the passing on of an organism's genetic material, pregancy leaves the mother more vulnerable to a myriad of dangers.
Christ gave nothing but silence, yet many Catholics take it upon themselves to actively prosecute those who "detract from [the] faith"?
Interesting how Catholics may take from the doctrine only what they please to.
That's only because you're starving your brain in the name of religion. No wonder they tend to be whackjobs, probably hindered mental capacity...
edit: this isn't actually aimed at you omie, just in a bad mood
If its importance is over emphasized, why call people who don't abstain "whore[s] who [use] sex as a way of getting attention"?
You contradict yourself.