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'''Contraception''' (Lat. ''against conception'') generally refers to devices or substances that prevent pregnancy (birth control). There are many different [[Methods of contraception|methods]], each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. [[Abstinence]], of course, obviates the need for any form of birth control.  

'''Contraception''' (Lat. ''against conception'') generally refers to devices or substances that prevent pregnancy (birth control). There are many different [[Methods of contraception|methods]], each having its own level of effectiveness and safety. [[Abstinence]], of course, obviates the need for any form of birth control.  

The controversy over this in the United States mainly involves two alternative approaches:

Although some believe that contraception should be a part of education to minimize unwanted pregnancies and the contraction of HIV AIDS, the reality remains that contraception encourages sexual behavior and promiscuity. Since recreational intercourse is a sin against God and all intercourse with contraceptives is by definition recreational (serving no procreational function.)

#"Abstinence-until-marriage" education programs, advocated by many self-identified conservatives and supported by President Bush.{{fact}}

#"Comprehensive sex education", advocated by most self-identified liberals, and many others.{{fact-political}}

Conservatives maintain that abstinence-only education is the only completely effective means of education.{{fact-political}}{{fact-scientific}} Some studies have shown that abstinence-only education is not as effective as believed.<ref>http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5013965202</ref> <ref>http://www.wiretapmag.com/stories/14691</ref>  In 1997, the Republican controlled Congress authorized a ten year study of the effectiveness of abstinence-only sex education. This study concluded that abstinence-only sex education did not have an impact on sexual behavior; those receiving abstinence-only education were as likely as a control group to engage in pre-marital sex; had as many sexual partners; first engaged in sex at the same mean age; and were as likely to use birth control, contrary to the findings of some previous studies. <ref> HHS 100-98-0010 “Impacts of Four Title V, Section 510 Abstinence Education Programs” Final Report April 2007  [http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/publications/PDFs/impactabstinence.pdf]</ref>. 

Those who choose to have more than one sexual partner do so at their own risk and, in a sense, bring the burdens of disease and unwanted pregnancy on themselves. Therefore education and encouragement of contraceptive devices is not useful. <ref>God, The Holy Bible</ref>

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