Contraception / Abortion

INTRODUCTION

Contraception and abortion influence marriage culture and policy by competing with marriage as a means of regulating procreation. The potential to procreate has traditionally been a crucial aspect of marriage and one which influences who can and cannot marry.


ARGUMENTS FOR CONTRACEPTION

I.e. the deliberate use of artificial methods or other techniques to prevent pregnancy as a consequence of sexual intercourse

Delays Motherhood
Reduces Abortions

ARGUMENTS AGAINST CONTRACEPTION

Abortion Equivalent
Cheapens Sex


ARGUMENTS FOR ABORTION

I.e. Ending of a pregnancy by removal or expulsion of an embryo or fetus

Woman’s Right To Choose
Illegal Abortions
Exception Argument

ARGUMENTS AGAINST ABORTION

Deprivation Argument
Vicious Circle
Killing Innocent Life
Social Choice Of Fathers


CONSERVATIVE CONCLUSION

Contraception: Conclusion And Compromise


Conservative commentary on the marriage debate and other topics influencing marriage culture and policy.