Religious Studies GCSE
Procreation
What Procreation means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Viewed by traditional religious interpretations as a fundamental purpose of sex, so that sexual relationships should exclusively occur within a heterosexual marriage.
The biological process of producing offspring, which many religious traditions view as a fundamental purpose of the family and marriage.
The natural purpose of sex that artificial contraception disrupts, according to Catholic teaching.
The procreative end of the sacrament, meaning the generation and education of children.
Topics that use Procreation
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE)
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