[[Image:Sperm-egg.jpg|thumbnail|Sperm cell hitting an egg cell]]
[[Image:Sperm-egg.jpg|thumbnail|Sperm cell hitting an egg cell]]
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'''Human reproduction''' is the process by which children are conceived and born. In order for human reproduction to occur under normal circumstances, male and female must engage in [[sexual intercourse]], which should take place within [[marriage]]. Exceptionally, reproduction may take place without intercourse via procedures such as [[in vitro fertilization]].
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'''Human reproduction''' is the process by which children are conceived and born. In order for human reproduction to occur under normal circumstances, male and female must engage in [[sexual intercourse]]. Exceptionally, reproduction may take place without intercourse via procedures such as [[in vitro fertilization]].
==Spiritual aspects==
==Spiritual aspects==
[[Image:Soul_Conception.jpg|thumbnail|Artist's conception of soul joining the fertilized egg at conception.]]
[[Image:Soul_Conception.jpg|thumbnail|Artist's conception of soul joining the fertilized egg at conception.]]