The use of modern contraceptives in Pentecostal Church of Rwanda– Association des Eglises de Pentecôte au Rwanda (ADEPR) in Kigali City.
The church leadership and female believers of the Pentecostal Church of Rwanda Association des Eglises de Pentecôte au Rwanda (ADEPR) face the challenge of making an informed decision regarding the use of artificial contraceptive. This article then asks: How might a theological understanding regarding modern contraception assist the leadership and members of the Pentecostal Church of Rwanda (ADEPR) to teach about modern contraception? Using Smith’s synthesised systematic theology approach, the article analyses the use of contraceptives, explores the biblical view about contraception and established that the use of contraceptives is not explicitly discussed in the Bible. The article deduced that the legitimate use of contraceptives does not contradict the Bible. Finally, it suggests some practical guidelines regarding the use of artificial contraceptives as an effective way to promote the welfare of Christian families of the Pentecostal Church of Rwanda (ADEPR) in Kigali City.
Key words: Modern contraceptives, African culture, African women, birth, children.
