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The world is - and has always been - in flux.
It's all about evolution - and not just in the context of life and species, but evolution in society (whether it be for better or worse).
The point I'm making concerns doctrines made centuries ago that people are supposed to blindly follow today. I can understand (somewhat) the virtues of abstinence and discipline in 'keeping one's body and soul pure in order to gain entry to the kingdom of God'. I mean Hedonism is good and all, but giving in to every single temptation comes across as a bit selfish.
What's happening in Africa regarding the AIDS crisis has very little to do with hedonism. It's a health issue and the Catholic Church should evolve, show some enlightenment and remember it's 2009, not 1009.
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