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In reply to the discussion: Catholic Leaders Say Zika Doesn’t Change Ban on Contraception [View all]Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)31. Science says condoms are the best defense for now
Regardless. But that didn't change Vatican policy when AIDS was running rampant, so why should they change now?
And that's pretty disgusting of you to make light of your church's crim of covering for paedophiles.
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Do you honestly think the Pope is going to say it's ok to use condoms to prevent this disease?
cleanhippie
Feb 2016
#3
The RCC is more concerned with maintaining control over the laity than dealing with the
cleanhippie
Feb 2016
#5
Hold that thought.. Wait for one of the Defenders of the Faith to come along and Cathosplain it.
cleanhippie
Feb 2016
#7
You left out the paragraph stating experts are unsure if the Zika virus is the cause of the defects.
rug
Feb 2016
#10
And you left out the part that says condoms or abstinence is the best defense for now.
cleanhippie
Feb 2016
#12
Yes, best potential defense, which your church refuses to budge even an inch on
Lordquinton
Feb 2016
#38
It's not even amusing anymore to point out the hypocrisy and contortions some will endure
cleanhippie
Feb 2016
#20
Sure rug, posting the first 4 paragraphs of the article is exactly what I meant to do.
cleanhippie
Feb 2016
#48
The Great Whore is more interested in keeping women in their place than anything else.
Dawson Leery
Feb 2016
#26