The influence of religion on fertility is undeniable. Since the dawn of Western society — first through various Pagan European faiths and then to Christianity — an everlasting purpose created a duty to carry on a legacy on earth. Through a spiritual lens, relationships are, for the most part, viewed in the context of marriage and/or procreation. There is less of a motive for one-night stands, long-term relationships without the ultimate intention of a family or cohabitation without the prospect of lifelong commitment.
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