GCSE RS Unit 3.3 - Contraception

Question 1

What is contraception?

Answer 1

Any method that tries to prevent fertilisation

Question 2

What are the 2 main/general methods of contraception?

Answer 2

1) Artificial Contraception:
Methods that prevent contraception during sex

2) Natural Contraception:
Avoid conception by avoiding sex at certain times

Question 3

What are the 6 different methods of contraception that exist?

Answer 3

1) Natural Family Planning: e.g. the rhythm method
2) Barrier Methods: e.g. the condom
3) Hormonal Methods: e.g. the pill
4) Sterilisation: e.g. the ‘snip’
5) Intrauterine Device: can prevent implantation
6) Morning After Pill: an emergency contraceptive

Question 4

What is the Catholic attitude towards contraception?

Answer 4

Artificial contraception is morally wrong because:

1. It seperates unitive & creative aspects of sex, which should always be kept together
2. Some forms of contraception are early abortions, which are morally wrong
3. The Bible doesn’t forbid the use of contraception, so it’s an issue of conscience

Question 5

What is the Non-Catholic attitude towards contraception?

Answer 5

Contraception is acceptable when used by a married couple:

1. Not every act of sex needs to be Unitive & Creative - it can be just unitive
2. Contraceptions lead to sexual promiscuity, which leads to other problems (e.g. STIs)
3. Artificial contraception can help reduce the spread of STIs, like HIV / Aids