[Coleus]

Is it really wise for the Church to be in effect trying to limit the number of Christian babies born, as the civilized world faces ...>>

it's very wise to follow the laws of G-d. The Church encourages the conjugal act in the sacrament of marriage and procreation, there are over 1 billion catholics in the world so I think some are following the faith....

[rzeznikj at stout]

There is the Natural Law ordained by G-d Himself. The Church has no authority to change these laws--only G-d can.