In Quiverfull Movement, Birth Control Is Shunned

March 25, 2009

Among some conservative Christians, a movement is giving new meaning to the biblical mandate to "be fruitful and multiply." The movement, called Quiverfull, is based on Psalm 127, which says, "Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them." Those in the Quiverfull movement shun birth control, believing that God will give them the right number of children. It turns out, that's a lot of kids. ... [More]

A Former Nun's Memoirs Rock India's Catholic Church

February 28, 2009

Two years ago, Jesme Raphael abandoned a 26-year career as a nun in southern India. Now she has published her memoirs, cataloging lurid details of bullying, sexual abuse and homosexuality. ... [More]

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