Just because the majority of people or even Catholics use birth control doesn't mean it is morally right. The Bishops need to speak out because they are suppose to be the Shepherds of their flock and have the Authority on matters of morality. But many people don't listen, possibly because of celibacy. That is why Lay Leaders are needed to take ownership of the Church's natural moral teachings, not give into discouragement, but put those teachings into practice.

The Holy Father, Pope Paul VI is trying to warn the people of the temptation towards embracing a contraceptive mentality. This kind of mentality allows for "writing off" people just because they are or can become an inconvenience, embarrassment, or even a burden. For instance, a child is inconvenient, so let's just get rid of it. Better yet, why not just take a pill to guarantee our happy lifestyle. We certainly will have a better life, no paying for child care, no education expenses, we can go to the movies or out to dinner whenever we want. It's great not to have baggage.

Let's take it further and apply the contraceptive mentality for the elderly. They are expensive and can burden our lifestyle. Why not just give them a pill that could end it all so that we could maintain the wonderful life that we are currently having?

That way of thinking allows for the disposal of people so that an individual or groups of people can maintain or achieve an ideal lifestyle. God bless.