Marriage And Family Planning Flashcards
What is the Catholic view on contraception?
- Artificial contraception goes against natural law and the purpose of marriage.
- Sex should always be open to creating new life.
- Family planning should only involves natural methods of contraception.
What method of contraception do Catholics favour?
The rhythm method (avoiding sex at fertile times of the month).
What is the Anglican/Non-conformist view on contraception?
- Allowed for couples to develop their relationship before having children, to space out pregnancies, to avoid harming the mother’s health, or to limit the number of children in a family.
- Church of England approved artificial contraception.
What are Christians who believe that life begins at contraception against?
Methods that prevent the fertilised egg from developing, as this is seen as causing an abortion and a form of murder.
What are the Anglican/Non-conformist favoured methods of contraception?
A preference among some for contraception that prevents conception from taking place.
What is the Buddhist view on contraception?
- Acceptable to use contraception that prevents conception.
- Some believe contraception that prevents a fertilised egg from developing is a form of killing and breaks the FIRST MORAL PRECEPT.
- Exceptions can be made e.g. if the birth threatens the mother’s life.
- Having children is not considered an obligation.
What is the Buddhist favoured method of contraception?
A preference among some for contraception that prevents conception from taking place.
What is the non-religious view in British society on contraception?
- Widespread acceptance of artificial contraception to help family planning.
- Responsible to use contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy, control population growth, and prevent the spread of STI’s.
What is the favoured method of contraception for non-religious people?
Any type of contraception.
What is the non-religious view on the purpose of marriage?
- A legal union between two people in a relationship.
- A serious, lifelong commitment made in public to another person.
- Provides legal and financial benefits.
What is the Buddhist view on the nature of marriage?
- A social contract rather than religious duty.
- A civil ceremony
- Can be between two people of the same sex.
What is the Buddhist view on the purpose of marriage?
Helps the wellbeing of a community and society as a whole by cementing strong, trusting relationships that provide support, protection and happiness.
What is the Christian view on the nature of marriage?
- A gift from God and part of the natural law.
- A covenant (agreement) before God in which the couple promises to live faithfully together.
- A unique relationship between a man and a woman.
- A spiritual bond of trust that reflects the love of Christ for the Church.
Quote that states the Christian purpose of marriage?
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number”.
Genesis 1:28
What is the Christian purpose of marriage?
- Allows the possibility of creating new life.
- The proper place to enjoy sex, raise children in a religious faith, and provide a secure, stable environment for family life.
