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I think much of the world was surprised to see that the Catholic Church had finally moved on, with the issue of condoms. One would recall that the Pope only approximately two years ago indicated that condoms did not assist with reducing HIV infections. It now appears, from excerpts of his new book which is to be published, that that position has been reversed.
Interestingly enough, however, the Church does not make allowances for the use of condoms as a contraceptive device and has instead given as an example a case where condoms could be used, being the case of a male prostitute having sex with a client. I must say, and I am a Catholic, that the logic defies me and I cannot understand the logic from a religious point of view for it to be acceptable for male prostitutes to be having sex with homosexual clients, to be using condoms with the Church’s blessing, but that heterosexual partners, even married couples, could not do so to avoid, for example, having more children than they can afford to look after.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 22-Dec-10
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!