In one thread the question was asked if Quiverfull was dying. I think so for several reasons. One is that as a sort of brand or packaged requirement, it never found a place outside of a narrow denominational niche.
A larger reason is that in an age of prosperity, having children represents a cost in time, money, and aggravation that is too high compared with the comforts and indulgences one can provide oneself.
When times are hard, having children is a worthwhile investment. When times are good, why be bothered?
Sadly this rational is often played out by Christians often under the excuse that we shouldn't have children if we can't afford it as if God who gives us children would be unable to provide.
Years ago when my wife and I were dating the subject of birth control came up. I could not see any use for it as to me it would be placing our preferences or plans above God's. That today this is a very minority view is an understatement.
The world provides the technology to make life very comfortable. However, this comfort can come at a cost. God did not intend for our life to be one of ease (Gen 3:19). The reason is that in our fallen state, difficulties keep our eyes focused on our Savior.
The feminist might cry out that having children is male oppression. They are right to the extent that it is difficult, but it is difficult for both men and women. The cry to be free from difficulty is sort of shaking a fist in the face of God.
Here is a short article about why we have difficulty;
Christian Pioneer - Current blog
If illegal alien migration is prevented, perhaps we would come to understand the damage we have done to ourselves by choosing not to have children and even killing them.
A larger reason is that in an age of prosperity, having children represents a cost in time, money, and aggravation that is too high compared with the comforts and indulgences one can provide oneself.
When times are hard, having children is a worthwhile investment. When times are good, why be bothered?
Sadly this rational is often played out by Christians often under the excuse that we shouldn't have children if we can't afford it as if God who gives us children would be unable to provide.
Years ago when my wife and I were dating the subject of birth control came up. I could not see any use for it as to me it would be placing our preferences or plans above God's. That today this is a very minority view is an understatement.
The world provides the technology to make life very comfortable. However, this comfort can come at a cost. God did not intend for our life to be one of ease (Gen 3:19). The reason is that in our fallen state, difficulties keep our eyes focused on our Savior.
The feminist might cry out that having children is male oppression. They are right to the extent that it is difficult, but it is difficult for both men and women. The cry to be free from difficulty is sort of shaking a fist in the face of God.
Here is a short article about why we have difficulty;
Christian Pioneer - Current blog
If illegal alien migration is prevented, perhaps we would come to understand the damage we have done to ourselves by choosing not to have children and even killing them.