In the Lancet - The Pope versus the Condom
One of the most prestigious medical journals in the world, the Lancet, has accused Pope Benedict XVI of distorting science in remarks he made during a recent visit to Africa regarding the use of condoms to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS.
The BBC has a story on the subject HERE
It appears that the Pope has lost touch with the reality of the situation, his remarks that the "cruel epidemic" should be tackled through abstinence and fidelity rather than condom use, will have the effect of a cruel long and painful lead up to inevitable death.
The Pope has in effect served a death sentence on many Roman Catholic believers worldwide.
The Pope reportedly said:-
"the traditional teaching of the Church has proven to be the only fail safe way to prevent the spread of HIV/Aids."
One can understand the Pope's sentiments, but he needs to be realistic.
This utter idealistic rubbish is the opinion of someone, who is obviously out of touch and looking through rose-coloured glasses from a high vantage point in Cloud Cuckoo-land.
Dum inter homines sumus, colamus humanitatem
As long as we are among humans, let us be humane
Primum non nocere
The first thing is to do no harm
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