Different religious views about contraception
I can explain different Christian teachings and views on contraception and family planning.
Different religious views about contraception
I can explain different Christian teachings and views on contraception and family planning.
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Key learning points
- There are ethical questions to ask when considering the use of contraception and family planning.
- Christians may use different sources of authority and teachings to answer these questions, which leads to diverse views.
- Some Christians use situation ethics to work out the most loving decision and/or look to Bible teachings.
- Roman Catholic Christians may use Humanae Vitae and use an absolutist approach to Natural Law for these issues.
- Social science methods help to find out people’s views on these issues, including the use of surveys and interviews.
Keywords
Absolutist - someone with the belief that there are certain actions that are always right or always wrong
Contraception - precautions taken to prevent pregnancy
Family planning - regulation of births; planning when to have a family and how many children to have by using birth control and /or contraception
Procreate (procreation) - having a child; seen as a duty in many religions
Situation ethics - an ethical theory which argues that the most loving action should guide decisions in each situation, rather than following fixed rules or laws
Common misconception
All members of a Christian denomination follow all its teachings.
Christians may use their conscience to decide which teachings to follow or not.
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