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Originally Posted by Cheese
I dont think any religion is an alternative...
Zambian President Frederick Chiluba, who has proclaimed Christianity the state religion, has called condoms "a sign of weak morals." Early this year, Zambian health officials canceled ads prepared for state-run TV and radio after religious leaders said their promotion of condoms would lead to promiscuity.
When the Kenyan government announced plans last month to import 300 million condoms to prevent the spread of AIDS, Sheik Mohamed Dor of the Council of Imams and Preachers said the country was "committing suicide" and encouraging sexual experimentation among young people. Bemoaning the expense, President Daniel arap Moi suggested that all Kenyans instead abstain from sex for two years.
Although many religious believers see one of the purposes of religion as comforting the sick and afflicted, when it comes to AIDS religion isn't accomplishing that goal. Christianity in particular not only isn't comforting people, but in Africa it seems to be helping the disease spread faster and farther. Death by religion...or is it the murder of its own people?
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Well we'd both have to agree that the catholic church has more influence in sub-saharan Africa than any education system at present.
Promiscuity is already THE problem in sub-saharan Africa. So I agree with you there. Given the catholic church's influence and the success rate between the two options, I'd choose abstinence over condoms, but the church should NOT be saying that condom use or any form of birth control is 'evil'.
Fair?