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MADRID (AFP) - The Spanish Catholic Church's about-face on the use of condoms in the fight against AIDS was met with anger by left-wing politicians, commentators and gay rights groups who labeled the church's position as unreasonable and inhuman.
"The surprise and hope felt by many lasted only a few hours," the Catalan newspaper El Periodico said in an editorial. "What is truly immoral is the Church's rejection of a method that saves human lives."
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MADRID, Spain — The Catholic Church in Spain backtracked from a leading bishop's groundbreaking statement in support of condom use to fight the spread of AIDS (search), saying instead the church still believes artificial contraception is immoral.
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... on Wednesday night the conference issued a statement saying the bishop's comments "must be understood in the context of Catholic doctrine, which holds that use of condoms is immoral sexual conduct."
It said abstinence and fidelity among sexual partners are the best ways to combat the spread of AIDS and that scientists agree with this approach. "In accordance with these principles, it is not possible to recommend the use of condoms, as it is contrary to a person's morals," the statement said. Fox
MADRID (AFP) - The Spanish Catholic Church's about-face on the use of condoms in the fight against AIDS was met with anger by left-wing politicians, commentators and gay rights groups who labeled the church's position as unreasonable and inhuman.
"The surprise and hope felt by many lasted only a few hours," the Catalan newspaper El Periodico said in an editorial. "What is truly immoral is the Church's rejection of a method that saves human lives."
About Face