Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards

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Family planning
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What is contraception?

Deliberate prevention of pregnancy

Natural contraception example

Rhythm method - tracking fertile periods

What are artificial contraception methods?

Manufactured devices/chemicals preventing pregnancy

Catholic key principle on contraception

Openness to new life in every sexual act

Why Catholics oppose artificial contraception

Separates unitive & procreative purposes of sex

Catholic view on natural family planning

Acceptable - works with God's design

Catholic belief about children

Children are a gift from God

Protestant approach to contraception

More flexible than Catholic teaching

Protestant view: sex purpose in marriage

Expressing love & intimacy, not just procreation

Protestant view: contraception enables...

Better stewardship of resources

Genesis 9:7 command

Be fruitful and increase in number

Non-religious contraception focus

Practical considerations, not religious principles

Humanist view on contraception

Support access for personal liberty & public health

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