3.4 Contraception Flashcards
What is contraception?
The deliberate prevention of pregnancy
How many groups of contraception are there?
2
natural contraception
artificial contraception
What is artificial contraception?
The prevention of conception by using contraceptive devices e.g. pills, condoms
What is natural contraception?
Reducing the likelihood of conception by using natural techniques such as the withdrawal method.
What does the Roman Catholic Church teach about artificial contraception?
It is sinful because god gave sex to humans for the purpose of reproduction.
What does the Roman Catholic Church teach about natural forms of contraception?
It accepts the use of some natural forms of contraception as it allows a couple to regulate when they have children.
What does the Roman Catholic Church teach about the use of condoms?
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.
What do other denominations teach about the use of contraception?
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.
What is abstinence?
Choosing not to have sex until marriage.
Name an organisation that promotes abstinence.
Teen-Aid
Why do Christians believe that abstinence is a good thing?
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.
Sources of Authority
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”
