The Catholic Church and Condoms
The Church is coming under attack for its indisputable observation that only abstinence can truly prevent the spread of AIDS. (see Catholic Churches Say Condoms Don't Stop AIDS – BBC).
An interesting case is Senegal, whose 1% AIDS rate (compared to over 25% for some sub-Saharan African countries), can be directly attributed to its “conservative cultural norms regarding sex.”
Senegal is 90% Muslim. We from “Christian” countries have to admit that we have much to learn from Muslims.
The Church is coming under attack for its indisputable observation that only abstinence can truly prevent the spread of AIDS. (see Catholic Churches Say Condoms Don't Stop AIDS – BBC).
An interesting case is Senegal, whose 1% AIDS rate (compared to over 25% for some sub-Saharan African countries), can be directly attributed to its “conservative cultural norms regarding sex.”
Senegal is 90% Muslim. We from “Christian” countries have to admit that we have much to learn from Muslims.
Redeemed by Our Savior, I work out my salvation with fear and trembling in Pohang, South Korea, where I live with my wife, daughter, and son and teach English at a science and technology university. Baptized a Methodist and raised a Missouri Synod Lutheran in Buffalo, NY, I spent six years as a guest of the Anglican Communion before being received by the Grace of God into the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on the Feast of Saint Andrew, my patron, anno domini 2002.
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