sex contraception christianity

Question 1

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Answer 1

Sex should take place within a committed relationship such as marriage.

Question 2

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Answer 2

Sex is holy and sacred, and a gift from God.

Question 3

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Answer 3

Sexual relationships are special and unique and a commitment between husband and wife.

Question 4

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Answer 4

casual sex is seen as devaluing people

Question 5

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Answer 5

sex outside of marriage (adultery) is harmful to the special relationship of marriage.

Question 6

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Answer 6

Contraceptives are acceptable as long as both partners agree.

Question 7

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Answer 7

Some contraceptives can decrease the risk of STIs

Question 8

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Answer 8

If it is God’s will for a couple to procreate then there should be no artificial methods to stop it

Question 9

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Answer 9

Many religions believe in free will where believers have the freedom to make their own decisions

Question 10

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Answer 10

Interpretation of religious scriptures, e.g. in Genesis 1 God ordered ‘be fruitful and multiply.’

Question 11

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Answer 11

Contraceptives are allowed by most religious traditions if the woman’s life is at risk if she became pregnant

Question 12

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Answer 12

There are no direct references to the use of contraceptives in many
sacred texts e.g.
the Qur’an, Bible