The Many Faces of AIDS: A Gospel Response

Abstract:
[ARCHIVED] The booklet contains a position statement by the Administrative Board of the United States Catholic Conference with related articles on the Church's view on how to approach issues related to HIV/AIDS. The overarching theme in the booklet is the need to demonstrate compassion to those dealing with HIV/AIDS--including family and friends who are caring for someone with HIV/AIDS, to relate accurate information about HIV/AIDS, and to promote HIV prevention programs--even within Catholic schools. Although the Church states HIV prevention education is important, aspects of education programs are restricted to conform with the Church's biblical beliefs. The Board allows the use of condoms to be presented in HIV prevention programs, but the Board will not promote their use. In general the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS are presented in an honest, compassionate manner with special care taken to address issues of confidentiality, pastoral ministry, employment, education, and social services.

Publication: United States Catholic Conference


Date Published: 11/1/1987

Pages: 30

Location Code: 4098