[afro-nets] Catholic Church fails to recognize the importance ofcondom use in the prevention of HIV and AIDS (3)

["Bradford McIntyre" <bradmcin@telus.net>]

Change is needed from the Catholic church.

Scientifically, condoms have been proven to prevent HIV infection. 
"Condoms are the only devices currently available that protect against the sexual transmission of HIV, and they are a mainstay of HIV prevention programs. The male latex condom is the single most efficient technology available to reduce the sexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections."  http://www.unaids.un.na/unaids-publications.htm

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and leading AIDS researchers.  "correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections."

Condoms4Life.org  - Catholics For A Free Choice, has a petition on their website:  Ask Pope Benedict XVI to Lift the Ban on Condoms 
http://www.condoms4life.org/facts/CondomsAndAIDS.htm

>From the time it was understood that condoms were effective in preventing HIV infection, individuals, groups, organizations and government leaders around the world have voiced/worked; to persuade the Catholic Church to change it's stand and promote condom use to prevent HIV Infections. And continue too!

Having lived infected with HIV for over 22 years, I am very much aware of HIV/AIDS issues at home and around the world.  I have been an advocate for condom use, the need for proper nutrition, clean drinking water, sanitation, housing, alternative and complementary therapies/vitamin supplements, access to HIV/AIDS medications, accessible treatments for facial wasting/lipoatrophy and more, since going public in 1994 about being HIV+.

I have been collaborating with organizations around the world and have written articles on HIV and AIDS issues. An HIV/AIDS News section is on my website with articles covering HIV/AIDS News from around the world.

I am committed to doing everything I can to bring about HIV awareness and I will continue to promote the need for condom use and voice change is needed from the Catholic church; for as long as it takes for that change to occur. 

Hopefully I will live to see the day!

Bradford McIntyre    
http://www.PositivelyPositive.ca
Vancouver, Canada
mailto:bradmcin@telus.net