British Humanist Association asks if the Government will condemn Pope’s comments

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has today written to the Government to ask its position on the Pope’s recent comments that condoms aggravate the problem of HIV/AIDS.

Andrew Copson, BHA Director of Education and Public Affairs, said, ‘The Pope’s recent comments stating that condoms may actually increase the problem of HIV/AIDS are not only grossly irresponsible, they fly in the face of reason, science and evidence. We are calling on the Government to ask whether they will condemn that position and whether they will make their position clear to the Vatican.’

Mr Copson continued, ‘Several European governments have already publicly condemned these remarks which is excellent. It shows that they will not acquiesce to this largely unshared and ignorant position. We look forward to our Government similarly making public its position.’

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For further comment or information, contact Andrew Copson at andrew@humanism.org.uk or on 07534 248596.

The British Humanist Association (BHA) is the national charity representing the interests of the large and growing population of ethically concerned non-religious people living in the UK. It exists to support and represent such people, who seek to live good lives without religious or superstitious beliefs.