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Date Posted: Thu April 21, 2005 10:37:18
Author: DamnRam
Subject: On that last point about openness to different points of view, I would hope that the AIDS epidemic that is ravaging Africa and other poor regions should cause the Church to reconsider its dogma as it pertains to contraception. Quite literally it can be the difference between life and death for millions, which should be the top priority for anyone who professes to be concerned about the suffering for the people who inhabit those regions.
In reply to: Ram'69 's message, "....As for artificial contraception, it seems to me that timing/limiting the birth of one's children, and taking individual or social resources into account in making such decisions, can be the expression of a deep personal responsibility--rather than the "irresponsibe hedonism" of which Cardinal Ratzinger once wrote. There is an old saying: "Roma locuta est, causa finta est" (Rome has spoken, the matter is closed.) When it comes to issues where the Church's position is rooted in deep moral principles (such as those on abortion), I have no problem with the "Roma locuta est" approach. But on matters where Church teachings simply reflect transient cultural norms, I see no reason why there shouldn't be dialogue and openness to different points of view. That's the kind of Church which Vatican II envisioned, and the kind which I hope will eventually re-emerge." on Wed April 20, 2005 20:39:35


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