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The effects of this Church teaching I have to assume is immaterial. Do you really think folk in the starving States are not using condoms because of the Church’s teachings?

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YES!!! Wow, those two statements just blew me away.

It's late now (3am here in Oz) but I'll get back to this tomorrow. But there is much on the web about this, this is a huge issue. There are Catholic groups themselves taking up this fight because of the extreme harm it's causing. No I'm not exaggerating.

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Sorry Little Prince, but I googled and found no evidence that the Church’s teaching is even being listened to let alone causing damage. I found many stories discussion the Church’s teaching. That is another issue in and of itself. That is whether or not it is and/or how it can/can’t help/harm the situation. (How about that sentence!)

You are going have to provide me with a few links.

RJT

p.s. I hope you have something better than a few Catholic groups themselves. Lay groups aren't known to have it together that much, imo. Most seem to have way too much time on their hands.