Children should be seen as a blessing from God, and God should decide when a couple has children
Contraception used by a married couple undermines the sanctity of their marital relations
The availability of condoms and the pill has led to a huge increase in casual sex, leading to the spread of STIs including AIDS, as well as unwanted pregnacies
Where contraceptives are encouraged, at least 25% of couples don't use them - it would be better to tackle sexual behaviour as contraceptives aren't effective
Many contraceptives don't prevent conception, they end a 'pregnancy' after conception has taken place - this is like an early abortion
Too much use of contraceptives could mean a dangerous reduction in the number of children being born
