1. Contraception LO: To understand the different ethical approaches to contraception. Homework: Make summary notes on natural law, utilitarian, Christian and Kant on contraception.

2. Recap….  What are the issues surrounding pornography?  What are the issues surrounding homosexuality?  What are the issues surrounding pre marital sex?

3. Contraception “Birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery.”

4. Types of contraception  Condom  Femidom  Pill  Morning after pill  Diaphragm  Injection

5. Issues FOR  Its our decision  Reduces birth rate  Stops unwanted pregnancies especially from violence  Every one has free will AGAINST  Is it murder?  Is our choice?  Where does God fit in to all of this?

6. The situation in South Africa http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1465 326.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1465 326.stm What do you think? Do you agree? Do you disagree? Where would natural law, Christianity, Kant and Utilitarianism place themselves?

7. Hot seating - Christianity  Sex created by God  For babies  Your body is a temple so should be respected  Banned in Roman Catholicism.

8. Natural law  Only have sex for babies; no other use for sex organs.  Contraception prevents God’s prupose

9. Kant  Sexual pleasure only allowed if there is a valuable goal.  Marriage is the union of 2 people. i.e. it is not just about having children.

10. Utilitarianism  Sex for pleasure  Consensual sex creates good.