Contraception and family planning

• What is contraception?

  Methods used to prevent a pregnancy taking place (Some prevent conception taking place, like the pill or condom while some prevent the fertilised egg developing, like the morning after pill)
• What is family planning?

  Controlling how many children couples have and when they have them
• What are catholic view on Artificial Contraception and Family planning?

  Artificial contraception goes against natural law and the purpose of marriage - sex should always be open to creating new life. Family planning should only involve natural methods of contraception
• What are Catholics favourite method of Contraception?

  The rhythm method - avoiding sex at fertile times of the month
• What are Anglican and Non-conformist views on Contraception?

  Contraception is allowed for couples to : develop their relationship before having children, space out pregnancies , avoid harming the mother's health or to limit the number of children in a family so that they can all be cared for
• In 1930, what did the Church of England approve of?

  Artificial contraception used " in the light of Christian principles "
• Why are Christians who believe life begins at the moment of conception against methods that prevent the fertilised egg from developing?

  It is seen as causing an abortion so is a form of murder
• What are Anglicans and Non conformists favourite methods of contraception?

  Some have a preference for contraception that prevents conception taking place
• What are Hindu views on conception?

  Life is cyclical so conception is not the beginning of the soul . Hindus believe the body is born when the baby comes out of the womb
• Why might some Hindus believe that life DOES begin at conception?

  Life within the womb is important because 3 of the 16 samskaras (ceremonies marking rites of passage in life) occur before a baby is born (The 1st happens before the baby is conceived)
• If many Hindus believe the purpose of sex if to have children, why is contraception allowed?

  It is allowed as long as the couple plant to have children
• What are Hindu views on Family planning?

  It is a good thing as population control is a major problem in India
• What are Hindu's favourite method of conception?

  Any type of contraception
• What are Non religious people of British society views on contraception?

  There is an acceptance of artificial contraception to help family planning
• Why do many people in British Society think it responsible to use contraception?

  It prevents unwanted pregnancies , controls population growth and prevents the spread of sexually transmitted diseases
• What are the Non-religious British Public's favoured method of contraception?

  Any type of contraception