Christians, Contraception, and the Myth of the Population Explosion

The word contraception means to prevent conception or pre-conception. There are many forms of temporary birth control but only some are in fact contraception. Some forms of birth control, which are potentially post-conception, are considered abortifactant by much of the Christian community, and many other religious groups, such as the Islamic community. These forms are widely used with incomplete instruction in how they affect the process of conception and their use.
When I first married, I was given birth control pills by my family physician at my own request, but it was not fully explained ... From: Christians, Contraception, and the Myth of the Population Explosion