[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: ADMIN: The Death of the Pope

[Miss Melanie]

I have stayed out of this discussion for fear of getting swamped about my viewpoints but their is nothing wrong with the Catholic Church having consistent views on issues like contraception.  They are against it.  I am angered by some mainline protestant churches who believe that sex is for procreation yet they encourage the use of condoms and birth control.  
 
Note I don't neccessarily agree with the church on the sex and contraception but I understand its views.  The truth is I believe that pregnancy is a gift from God and likewise should be treated as such whether you expected it or not.  And yes I realize that I can't understand what it's like unless I have had an unexpected pregnancy but I'm not worried.  
 
As for Africa the epidemic is sad and depressing but we need to work on finding a cure and we need to help that country rise above its status in the world.  
 
The women there are treated with very little respect that is the first thing that needs to happen.  If you have respect for your body then you will be less likely to allow a man to abuse it, or abuse it yourself.  
 
They need to be educated and they need self-confidence.  
 
~Melanie

		
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