12 Questions
Unlike most other religions, getting married and having children is not expected in ________.
Buddhism
Some religious people say that whenever a couple has sex they should always be open to the possibility of ________.
procreation
The Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church says that every time a couple has sex, they should be open to the possibility of ________.
pregnancy
In the UK, the age of ________ is 16.
consent
Buddhism teaches that sex should be part of a ________ relationship.
committed
Christianity teaches that sex should only happen between people who are ________.
married
The Torah says that God told his people to 'Be fruitful and _______'
multiply
Buddhist believe that sex can help a couple to develop 'metta', loving _______ and 'karuna', compassion
kindness
Buddhism teaches that life begins at _______
conception
The writer of Psalm 139 talks about God seeing my 'unformed body' in the _______
womb
The Roman Catholic Church teaches that if a married couple wants to avoid pregnancy temporarily, then they should use _______ family planning methods
natural
Orthodox Judaism generally instructs couples not to use _______, so that pregnancy remains a possibility
contraception
Study Notes
Religious Views on Contraception
- In Judaism, the Torah commands people to "Be fruitful and multiply," which is often interpreted as a mitzvah (commandment) to get married and have children.
- Orthodox Judaism generally instructs couples not to use contraception, but the Talmud allows it for medical reasons, and Conservative and Reform Jews accept contraception.
Buddhist Perspective
- Buddhism teaches that sex can help develop 'metta' (loving kindness) and 'karuna' (compassion) in a couple.
- Many Buddhists accept barrier methods of contraception, but not non-barrier methods, as they believe in 'ahimsa' (non-violence or non-harming) and that life begins at conception.
Christian Perspective
- Many Christians believe that life begins at conception, as stated in Psalm 139.
- The Roman Catholic Church teaches that natural family planning methods should be used instead of contraception, except in cases where a pregnancy would put a woman's health in danger.
- Protestant churches generally accept the use of contraception, but encourage couples to have families when they feel ready.
Comparison of Religions
- All religions agree that sex should be part of a loving and committed relationship, but they disagree on whether sex should always be open to the possibility of procreation.
- The type of contraception used and the reasons for using it can depend on when a religion believes that life begins.
- Buddhism does not expect marriage and children, and some Buddhists believe in celibacy, but if they choose to have sex, it should be in a committed relationship.
Explore a dialogue between individuals of different faiths discussing the intersections of sex, marriage, and procreation in their respective religions. Gain insights into the varying perspectives on these important aspects of relationships.
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