Informed Choices On Marriage, Childlessness And Reproductive Technologies: An African Christian Theological And Ethical Reflection
Date
2008-12-03
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Ghana Journal of Religion and Theology (GJRT)
Abstract
It is not an overstatement to say that a great value
is placed on fertility or childbirth in Africa. Couples who
have married for say three years without a child, therefore,
face moments of anxiety, as people begin to wonder
whether there is not something going wrong somewhere.
The problem of infertility becomes even more heightened in
the African context, where some see marriage as being
"incomplete without children". Can an African couple
enjoy their marriage even without children? In this
presentation, we want to reflect on the concepts as held in
Africa about marriage, childlessness and some
reproductive technologies that are used to help in
overcoming childlessness in marriage. The reflection is
intended to help in making informed choices.
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Marriage, Informed Choices, Childlessness, Reproductive Technologies, African Christian, Theological And Ethical Reflection