Catholic bishops in the Philippines are furious that the new Health Secretary is promoting condom use to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. They have issued a debate challenge wherein they would make the claim that condoms are “porous”. Secretary Cabral shot back, accepting the challenge but only if it stays clear of religious arguments. Good for her not backing down.
It saddens me that the Catholic Church still uses this old and discredited claim. Their concern against condoms isn’t about its efficacy per se, but for moral issues. If what they say is true, that current condoms in the market have holes that allow HIV to pass through, and manufacturers make new condoms that are totally sealed and incapable of rupturing, would the Church advocate its use? Of course not.
Let the Church educate its laity on the morality of condom use. If they succeed in inculcating an awareness of the Church’s position on Natural Law and morality, then no one would use condoms even if it were freely available.
But please, let’s stop the lies.
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