Conjugal Quote by Rick Santorum
![“One of the things I will talk about, that no president has talked about before, is I think the dangers of contraception in this country. It's not okay. It's a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be. [Sex] is supposed to be within marriage. It's…” quote by Rick Santorum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aef/rick-santorum-1840_conjugal_one-of-the-things-i-will-talk-about-that_704914.jpg)
“One of the things I will talk about, that no president has talked about before, is I think the dangers of contraception in this country. It's not okay. It's a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be. [Sex] is supposed to be within marriage. It's supposed to be for purposes that are yes, conjugal...but also procreative. That's the perfect way that a sexual union should happen...This is special and it needs to be seen as special.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: U.S. Senate, 2002
The speaker argues contraception undermines traditional marriage and procreation, viewing it as morally harmful.
In simple terms: Contraception threatens marriage and procreation.
Key Takeaway
Promote traditional family values.
Themes
marriage
sexual ethics
religion
public policy
Mood
controversial
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- faith‑based outreach
- legislative proposals
- educational programs
Key Concepts
procreation
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect public health?
- What alternatives support family stability?
A Different Perspective
Opposing views see contraception as personal choice.
![“The ceaseless interplay of heaven and earth gives form to all things. The sexual union of male and female gives life to all things. This interaction of yin and yang is called the Way [Tao], and the resulting creative process is called change.” quote by I-Ching](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e3c/i-ching-2-55168_creative-process_the-ceaseless-interplay-of-heaven-and-ea_1772443.jpg)
![“The state has a right to do that [outlaw contraceptives], I have never questioned that the state has a right to do that. It is not a constitutional right, the state has the right to pass whatever statutes they have. That is the thing I have said about the activism of the Supreme Court, they are…” quote by Rick Santorum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e53/rick-santorum-1840_activism_the-state-has-a-right-to-do-that-outlaw_181390.jpg)
