Responsible parenthood
What Responsible parenthood means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A view held by the Church of England and many Protestant denominations that artificial contraception is a responsible way to plan a family and ensure children are provided for.
A Protestant emphasis, contrasted with the Catholic reliance on Natural Law, on planning a family.
Topics that use Responsible parenthood
- Theme A: Relationships and families (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Agape
- Christian traditions
- Cohabitation
- Compassion
- Complementarianism
- Contemporary British society
- Contraception
- Contrasting beliefs
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