Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Youcat commented through CCC – Question n. 414.
(Youcat
answer) Apart from the fact that condoms provide no absolutely safe protection
against contagion, the Church rejects their use as a one-sided, mechanical
method of fighting AIDS epidemics and advocates above all a new culture of
human relationships and a change in social consciousness.
A deepening through CCC
(CCC 2288)
Life and physical health are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. We must
take reasonable care of them, taking into account the needs of others and the
common good. Concern for the health
of its citizens requires that society help in the attainment of
living-conditions that allow them to grow and reach maturity: food and
clothing, housing, health care, basic education, employment, and social
assistance.
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) Only practicing fidelity and refraining from
casual sexual contacts can provide lasting protection from AIDS and teach a
holistic approach to love. Respect for the equal dignity of women and men,
concern about the health of the family, responsibility in dealing with one’s urges
and desires, and also refraining (at appropriate times) from sexual union are
all part of it. In the countries of Africa where societal campaigns have
promoted such behavior, the rates of infection have decreased significantly.
Besides that the Catholic Church does all she can to help people who are
afflicted with AIDS.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC 2284)
Scandal is an attitude or behavior which leads another to do evil. The person
who gives scandal becomes his neighbor's tempter. He damages virtue and integrity;
he may even draw his brother into spiritual death. Scandal is a grave offense
if by deed or omission another is deliberately led into a grave offense.
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