Contraception

Question 1

What is Contraception?

Answer 1

• Methods used to prevent pregnancy or reduce the likelihood of conception during or after sex

Question 2

What are the two main types of contraception?

Answer 2

• Artificial contraception ( condom, morning after pil )
• Natural contraception ( when you track periods to see when female is most fertile and avoid sex in these periods )

Question 3

What are Catholic views on the use of contraception during sex?

Answer 3

• Roman Catholic church opposes the use of artificial contraception
• Believe that every sexual act should have the possibility of life
• Only natural methods of contraception are allowed e.g tracking periods of when a woman is least fertile

Question 4

What are Protestant views on the use of contraception during sex?

Answer 4

• Contraception within marriage is allowed to plan families responsibly

Question 5

What are some views FOR using contraception during sex?
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Answer 5

• Sex is a gift from God and is meant for both pleasure and birth of children
• It is good to have children and space them out so you have enough to support
• God gave humans free wil, therfore by using contraception people are just using contraception
• Contraception doesnt necassarily lead to more people having sex outside of marriage, its more about peoples attitudes and incentives
• “Love your neighbour as yourself”

Question 6

What are some views AGAINST using contraception during sex?
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Answer 6

• Contraception is not natural and it interferes with normal results of intercourse, this is not what God intended
• Contraception is disrespectful to life as it stops life from being formed
• Over use of contraception can devalue the meaning of sex
• “Do not kill”
• “Go forth and multiply. Fill the earth”

Question 7

Explain and analyse “Do not kill.”

Answer 7

• Some Christians use this against certain types of contraception, especially those they believe may stop a fertilised egg from growing (like the morning-after pill).
• They believe this could be seen as ending a potential life, which goes against the command not to kill.
• This is especially important in Catholic teaching, which sees life as beginning at conception.

Question 8

Explain and analyse “Go forth and multiply. Fill the earth.”

Answer 8

• Christians believe one main purpose of sexual relations is procreation—having children within marriage.
• This quote shows that sex is a gift from God, meant to be used in a committed, loving relationship like marriage.
• It also supports the idea that sex has a deeper meaning, not just pleasure, but also responsibility and the creation of new life.

Question 9

Explain and analyse “Love your neighbour as yourself”

Answer 9

• Jesus teaches that we should care for others with kindness and responsibility.
• Some Christians (especially in Protestant churches) use this to support contraception, saying it can be a loving and responsible choice.
• For example, it can help couples avoid having children they can’t support, or protect health.
• It shows that decisions about contraception can be based on love, care, and the needs of the family.