3.3.10 Flashcards
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Different Christian attitudes to contraception: Non-catholic Christians
Christianity is about love and and justice, and contraception improves women’s health
God created sex for enjoyment and to strengthen marriage so there does not have to be the possibility of children
There is nothing in the bible that forbids the use of contraception
They believe that using condoms is the best way to combat AIDS.
Different Christian attitudes to contraception: Catholic attitude
Pope Pius XI condemned all forms of artificial contraception he declared that Catholics could use natural methods of contraception
Pope Paul VI stated only allowable form of contraception are natural, this teaching is confirmed in the Catechism
The church teaches that all sex should be unitive
Some artificial contraceptives bring about a very early abortion