Biblical rationale

 

“Be fruitful and multiply” – children are an inherent part of the meaning of marriage

 

The communion of persons in sexual union brings forth a new person (Gen. 4:1)

 

The nature of male-female bodies

 

Procreation as the “one flesh” seal of marriage

 

Theological Rationale

 

Sexual union as covenantal sign

 

Language of the body and truthful signs

•       Free

•       Total

•       Faithful

•       Fruitful

 

Natural family planning vs. contraception

 


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