Artificial contraception generally becomes the responsibility of one person. NFP does not interfere with a woman's body or its natural functions. Most artificial methods do. NFP can promote a deeper understanding of intimacy and love. Practising abstinence can help couples to explore other aspects of love and intimacy.
Artificial contraception tends to focus on love just as a sexual activity.
We have already said that this teaching is not based on Church-made laws. It is based on God-given laws and on the nature of human sexuality and on the human person. So yes - this teaching does always apply. But the New Zealand Bishops, like those of many other countries, do recognise that individuals can find this teaching difficult. A person may accept the teaching authority of the Pope, and be aware of the Church's teaching.