THE CHILDLESS MARRIAGE

摘要: Summary As the phenomenon of voluntarily childless marriage becomes more common and socially accepted, its moral-theological assessment crucial if Church hopes to provide guidance guidelines for dealing with this cultural reality. On one hand, itself has traditionally been upheld as a valid meaningful conjugal relationship, while on other, legal status (validity) voluntary pre-marital decision remain can no longer be regarded applicable in all cases. In response somewhat ambiguous situation present article attempts form moral evaluation childlessness basis personalist ethic grounded Vatican II's teaching responsible parenthood. This is confronted current pastoral catechetical problem simultaneously affirming value procreation sanctioning some temporary even permanent decisions avoid having children morally justifiable. The ce...