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Believers find mixed blessings in Pope's comments
Published - Nov 21 2010 02:44PM EST
By JEANNIE NUSS - Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some Catholic believers in the Americas greeted Pope Benedict XVI's recent comments on condoms as a sign that the church was stepping into the modern debate in the fight against AIDS, though the church was adamant Sunday that nothing has changed in its views banning contraception.
There was praise and wariness for the pope's comments that condoms could be morally justified in some limited situations, such as for male prostitutes wanting to prevent the spread of HIV.
Others cautioned that it could open a doctrinal Pandora's box. And the exact meaning of what the pope said was still up for interpretation.
"That's a theological mind trap," said Wendy Lasekan, a 47-year-old stay-at-home mom, after Sunday morning Mass at Saint Michael Catholic Church in Worthington, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus.
"In some cases, it would be justifiable _ or acceptable _ to use a condom," she said. "If your goal would be to prevent the spread of AIDS, that would be a charitable act.".................>>>>...................>>>>..............http://www.rr.com/news/topic/a.....gs_in_Popes_comments |
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There was praise and wariness for the pope's comments that condoms could be morally justified in some limited situations, such as for male prostitutes wanting to prevent the spread of HIV.
This is toooooo funny!!!  So the pope is okay with a male being catholic AND a prostitute?? And is he saying that only catholic male prostitutes get a pass to use condoms???? |
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Seems to be acknowledging that male prostitution is going to happen anyway, so, might as well accept condoms to prevent aids. In other words, it seems like the church's position as been that sex outside of marriage (between male and female) is not acceptable and that's it. But maybe some loosening.
Now, what about two gay guys where it's going to "happen anyway", shouldn't condums be acceptable?
What about hetero couples where it's going to "happen anyway" so, shouldn't they be able to use them too.
By the way, do you remember wearing rubbers out in public? |
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First.....yes I did wear rubbers out in public........... ON A RAINY DAY!!  Second.....I wonder how many catholics actually follow the pope's ruling on 'no birth control'? I would guess, not many. |
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According to the Pope, I can use a condom when I have sex with my wife, but only if she has AIDS... Amazing! |
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