Orthodox Christianity continues to debate about the morality of contraception. The Orthodox Church strictly allows abstinence-only as a contraceptive technique. Sex is procreation’s only objective. Increasing agreement in orthodox theology confirms a more liberal line of thinking that children are not prohibited from the regulation of birth to conceive in the sacrament of marriage. Contraception can only be applied in weddings, but a child excluding mentality is inappropriate in theory. The Eastern Orthodox Church officially did not ban contraception. Any method of contraception that does not damage the product of conception can be used. The choice on the contraceptive technique shall be left in the hands of the couple. Permanent types of birth control may not be used unless there are amorally legitimate reasons, such as inevitable genetic disorder, circumstances that render it difficult to raise children or unacceptable risk of maternal morbidity or death. When talking about contraception, healthcare professionals should know that some orthodox Christians might have problems with intrauterine contraceptive devices, and they should discuss how these devices can prevent conception. An official Russian Orthodox Church document prevents contraception except where, it is explicitly approved by a priest, does not include the option of abortion of a conceived child, is for purposes of incapacity to raise a baby and is performed with the approval of the spouse. Furthermore, to increase fertility, the Russian Orthodox Church bans the use of contraceptives. Abortion and emergency contraception are forbidden within the Orthodox religion.
