Contraception/Contraceptives

Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef › Marriage and Family

5 questions

• QDoes the Coptic Orthodox church consider contraception a grave sin the way the Catholic Church does? What is the Coptic Church's view on this matter?
• QWhat is the Church's view on Contraception? Would it be going against God's Will to control birth for one reason or the other?
• QI would like to know our church's position on the morning after pill which has an active ingredient used as an emergency contraception.
• QDoes the Church oppose the use of contraceptives to lighten menses before marriage or contraceptives after marriage?
• QWhat is the Christian perspective on modern/medical pregnancy control methods/contraceptives?

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