France chastises Pope on condoms (BBC)

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The French foreign ministry has voiced "sharp concern" following the Pope's rejection of condom use to fight Aids.

Benedict XVI, who is on a tour of Africa, said handing out condoms only increased the problem of HIV/Aids.

The Roman Catholic Church says marital fidelity and sexual abstinence are the best way to prevent the spread of HIV.

But France, echoing the reaction of some aid agencies, said it "voices extremely sharp concern over the consequences of {the Pope's comments}".

"While it is not up to us to pass judgment on Church doctrine, we consider that such comments are a threat to public health policies and the duty to protect human life," foreign ministry spokesman Eric Chevallier said.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7950671.stm

Vive le France! :thumbsup:

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[Fresh_Start]

1. Vive le France

can't find it in me to say anything positive about the Pope's position

[ColbertWatcher]

2. LOL! Way to go France! n/t

[Double T]

3. The pope and the catholic church are their own worst enemies.

[applegrove]

4. Good for France.

[saltpoint]

5. Recommended. There are one or two Catholics in France so this

source -- with France as one key variable -- packs a punch.

Next, the source is correct. Public health is an imperative. The Pope is misled if he believes condoms are "part of the problem" or that they somehow exacerbate the problem.

Last and not least, Maynard Ferguson rules.