1. Define Contraception
According to the Oxford Dictionary contraception is 'The deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse.' Contraception is the deliberate prevention of conception though the use of different devices, drugs, agents, sexual practices, or surgical procedures. It prevents pregnancy by interfering with the normal process of ovulation, fertilization, and implantation.
2. Outline how this issue exists in todays society
Contraception is used by over 550 million couples worldwide. It has affected the sexually active by minimizing the risk of conception and some STI's. Due to modern medicine there are many different types of contraception that can fit the needs of almost everyone. Contraception has affected women by enabling gender equity when it comes to sexual intercourse. Women used to have to wait till marriage and when there husband wanted to have kids to have sexual intercourse now they have more of a say in what happens.
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There are very few references to contraception in the bible. The catholic churches teachings on contraception are based on different interpretations of the meaning of marriage, sex and the family which are all frequently mentioned in the bible.
"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his with, and they shall become one in flesh"
This quote from Genesis 2:24 describes how sexual intercourse should only occur in marriage. The Catholic Church is against sexual intercourse outside of marriage. Sexual intercourse is a sacred thing that should only occur between a man and a woman who are married. Contraception allows people to engage in sexual intercourse without the risk of conceiving. By eliminating the risk of conceiving Contraception has allowed widespread immorality as it makes it a lot easier to engage in sexual intercourse outside of...