Posted by Robert Stauffer on January 05, 2001 at 12:21:33:

In Reply to: sexuality, contraception posted by Rene on December 31, 2000 at 15:10:32:

"Directly to your question about having a vasectomy, in general it is not permissible to have a surgical operation for the purpose of having unwanted children if such an operation could result in permanent sterility. While circumstances might exist in which sterilization would be justified, this does not appear to be the case with you." (Universal House of Justice, Lights of Guidance pg 347)

"...under normal circumstances it is not permissible to have a surgical operation for the purpose of not having more children if such an operation could result in permanent sterility."

The above quotes were from a post on another forum after a general search. More information may be available elsewhere.

Rob

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