Pope claims condoms could make African Aids crisis worse
Guardian / Riazat Butt
17-Mar-2009 (4 comments)

The Pope today reignited the controversy over the Catholic church's stance on condom use as he made his first trip to Africa.

The pontiff said condoms were not the answer to the continent's fight against HIV and Aids and could make the problem worse.

>>>
recommended by capt_ayhab

Balatarin
Share/Save/Bookmark

 
anonymous fish

it's confusing and to MY mind,

by anonymous fish on Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:40 AM PDT

contradictory.  his points about educating people are valid.  his points about personal responsibility are valid.  but that can not and will not address the specific issues of prevention!!!!!  it is simply irresponsible (IMHO) to expect the public, especially in a country like africa, to practice safe sex without protection (condoms).  the church's unwavering stance against birth control will continue to be the main reason the "fold" is declining.  it was said somewhere that the pope is counting on the growing membership in africa to bolster a declining membership in the US.  this ain't the way to do it. 

the vatican MUST become more progressive if they hope to survive. 


  •  
capt_ayhab

fishie

by capt_ayhab on Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:32 AM PDT

Knowing you are a progressive Catholic, you might be able to answer me this question.

Why is it he says this, is it the whole birth control issue?

-YT


  •  
capt_ayhab

update

by capt_ayhab on Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:25 AM PDT

France is criticizing comments by Pope Benedict that condom use is aggravating the AIDS problem in Africa.

A French Foreign Ministry spokesman, Eric Chevallier, said Wednesday that
while it is not up to France to pass judgment on church doctrine, it
considers such comments a threat to public health policies and the duty
to protect life.

//www.voanews.com/english/2009-03-18-voa33.cf...

 

-YT


  •  
anonymous fish

he needs to read the book

by anonymous fish on Tue Mar 17, 2009 02:54 PM PDT

"how to win friends and influence people" cause  he ain't makin' NO friends among modern catholics.  i wonder sometimes!  he's afraid of losing all those new converts...lol.

all joking aside, it's sad to hear such nonsense. 


  •