3.4 Contraception

Question 1

What is contraception?

Answer 1

The deliberate prevention of pregnancy

Question 2

How many groups of contraception are there?

Answer 2

2
natural contraception
artificial contraception

Question 3

What is artificial contraception?

Answer 3

The prevention of conception by using contraceptive devices e.g. pills, condoms

Question 4

What is natural contraception?

Answer 4

Reducing the likelihood of conception by using natural techniques such as the withdrawal method.

Question 5

What does the Roman Catholic Church teach about artificial contraception?

Answer 5

It is sinful because god gave sex to humans for the purpose of reproduction.

Question 6

What does the Roman Catholic Church teach about natural forms of contraception?

Answer 6

It accepts the use of some natural forms of contraception as it allows a couple to regulate when they have children.

Question 7

What does the Roman Catholic Church teach about the use of condoms?

Answer 7

In the past it has taught that they should never be used.

Some Cardinals have accepted that they can be used by a couple if one of them has HIV/AIDS.

Question 8

What do other denominations teach about the use of contraception?

Answer 8

Most teach that artificial contraception is acceptable.
The Church of England teaches that it is responsible to use contraception to ensure that children are planned and wanted.

Question 9

What is abstinence?

Answer 9

Choosing not to have sex until marriage.

Question 10

Name an organisation that promotes abstinence.

Answer 10

Teen-Aid

Question 11

Why do Christians believe that abstinence is a good thing?

Answer 11

They emphasise that sex was created by God as an expression of love within marriage.
They believe that abstinence reflects a sense of self-worth and value.

Question 12

Sources of Authority

Answer 12

Genesis 1:28
“Be fruitful and increase in number”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit…therefore honour God with your body”