Quote by Bertrand Russell

The commonest objection to birth control is that it is against nature.

The commonest objection to birth control is that it is again

Summary

This quote suggests that the most common argument against birth control is that it goes against the natural order of things. It implies that some people oppose birth control methods because they believe it is unnatural to interfere with the natural process of procreation. This objection is often rooted in religious or cultural beliefs that value the preservation of life and view reproduction as a sacred act. Such individuals may argue that birth control methods disrupt the natural rhythms and purposes of sexuality and reproductive cycles.

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By Bertrand Russell

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