The Pope and Condoms

[gemfyre]

So, apparently the Pope made a statement something like, "It's okay to use condoms if you're a gay man seeing a prostitute to stop the spread of HIV."

So, it's okay to use a device that the Papacy doesn't condone if you're sexually oriented in a way they don't condone and participating in an activity in which they don't condone.

Right.

Not to mention the blantant stereotyping inherent in the sentence.

Whatever.

Comments

[stefanina.livejournal.com]

I really don't think anyone not steeped in the Catholic Church since childhood could truly comprehend how much he truly conceded. It seems so banal to us, but I assure you, the church is roiling in the background.

[aequanoctis.livejournal.com]

^this. I don't think any catholic would expect he'd even touch that door...

[jakie-em.livejournal.com]

what door, the back one?

[stawberi.livejournal.com]

Hmm... I can think of better ways to stop the spread of HIV than seeing a prostitute. :P

[kremmen.livejournal.com]

Would it be unfair for me to suggest that another way to put this is:
Gay men are going to hell anyhow, so it won't make a difference if they use condoms.

[gemfyre.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's about the sentiment I got from it.

[aequanoctis.livejournal.com]

From articles I've read this morning it seems he extended this to female prostitutes as well. That's great news.

[jakie-em.livejournal.com]

yeah but pros are virtuous to catholics seeing one of the 7 virtues is chastity... though another is charity so if they are doing it for free, I guess that absolves them...