SIR,—Surely the point at issue here goes deeper than has
so far been suggested. SIR,—Surely the point at issue here goes deeper than has so far been suggested.
Today it is generally accepted that sexual inter- course between husband and wife has more than a single purpose. In and through physical union the love of each for the other is both expressed and conveyed; it is in itself one of the principal means of welding together two separate human beings, especially during the earlier years of marriage.
If such intercourse has as its sole purpose the procreation of children, then the Roman Catholic position would seem to be quite logical—with the use of the 'safe' period as a concession to human weakness. And even this is poor compensation, as it is at that time of the menstrual cycle that a woman is usually least desirous of intercourse.
Surely the time has come (and pray God it may come before long) when all Christians will acknow- ledge that the sex act is not a tainted thing, but part of the Divine plan when 'hallowed and directed aright.' Given that belief, husband and wife should feel free to make use of such methods as will enable them to 'discover' each other more and more fully in their physical union without the constant fear of repeated pregnancies.
F. BARRI!' FLINT
Longhorough Rectory, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
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