In a recent publication titled “Light of the World: The Pope, The Church and The Signs Of The Times,” the Pope stated that there are rare cases when condom use can be justified. His views are neatly summarized in this article. Although he did not endorse condom use for contraception, the pope did suggest that “there may be a basis in the case of some individuals, as perhaps when a male prostitute uses a condom, where this can be a first step in the direction of a moralization, a first assumption of responsibility.”
As I am an infectious diseases physician and epidemiologist, one can easily guess my stance on condoms, particularly as a public health intervention. It seems like ‘justification’ of condom use is subject to interpretation. This reminded me of a clever condom commercial that makes a persuasive argument.
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