Christian responses to contemporary secular views

• • Motherhood - Pope John Paul II: Mulieris Dignitatem in 1988 - unique role of women. Importance of Virgin Mary. Natural disposition to motherhood Pregnancy is passive (like A&A). Pain of childbirth linked to original sin but also suffering of Christ - women cope better with this.
• • Christian views about types of family: 'normal family unit'. Function of family as a social unit varies. Rise of same-sex families. More variety ir family norms.
• • Role of marriage: not just social convention but designed and intended by God from creation.
• • Divorce: Marriage being a sacrament or a legal union with blessing.
• • Contraception and abortion: use of artificial methods. Sanctity of life versus most loving thing.
• • Homosexuality: Love and sex.