We now arrive at Bryan Hodge's third argument against the morality of contraception: one supposedly drawn from systematic theology. One might wonder how this argument is meant to differ from the Scriptural one we have already observed the failure of given that Hodge's systematic theology is drawn entirely from the Bible. It appears that this particular rhetorical strategy is meant to draw together multiple strands of Biblical teaching as opposed to focusing on the implications of specific passages alone. In any case, it remains my view here as before that Hodge completely fails to defend the notion that it is strictly immoral to avoid childbearing in any capacity. I will review the texts and arguments he employs and show that nothing here may present any significant challenge to the proponent of contraception.
