The polls (of which only 3 people participated) suggest that we are divided on the subject. Should the church teach the use of condoms to the unmarried young people? Some give the sharper, straight up NO while others refuse to object and yet, still more remain undecided. Those who object argue that if the church teaches the use of condoms, the church may consequently unwittingly encourage the youth to engage in pre-marital sexual acts. On the other hand, those who support the view disagree. For them, it doesn't matter whether or not the church teaches the use of condoms - the youth will engage in sexual practices irrespective if they are determined. And therefore, it's better and safer if the church just informs them on the right use of condoms to, at least, minimize their risks of being infected with HIV/AIDS. There is still a vast majority who remain uncertain as whether it is advisable or not for the church to teach her youth about the use of condoms.
Let us know what you think (by publishing your comments on this blog) and we will continue to explore both views and perhaps eventually come up with a Biblical, ethical and reasonable consensus...
Let us know what you think (by publishing your comments on this blog) and we will continue to explore both views and perhaps eventually come up with a Biblical, ethical and reasonable consensus...
3 comments:
By Esther Kazenga...
Good conduct is the best way. And I would encourage all young people to abstain from sexual behavior then focus on Jesus only till the day of marriage. Also I keep on appealing to youth that they should find their own partners and make arrangements for the wedding rather than thinking on whether to use condoms or not. But if someone fails which I don't expect from a Christian guy anyway, is better to use protective measures. But why should you reach to that point? If you trust in God and pray? Tafadhali tafuta mchumba oa na kuolewa.
By Silas Bisanda...
Sex Outside marriage is both Harmful and immoral whether or not the risks of HIV and STD can be diminished. We must be specific, TEACH THE USE OF CONDOM FOR WHICH GROUP? No doubt here is for Morden young generation, I have no doubt for use of condoms for married people especiall when it comes the issue of Family Planning or all couples or one of them is infected.
Condom like any other instrument is for specific purpose, you can not have an instrument which you can't use for intended activity, it is meaningless to keep a Gun in house where no thiefs nor any crime or to have an education for something you will never apply in life.
Our church has been focusing on teaching things that will help members to grow BOTH spiritually and physicall, should teaching on use of Condoms help church members grow both SPIRITUALL AND PHISICALLY?
Remain uncertain on whether to use condoms or not it remind me the Seven churches of Revelation, " ......I know you are not Cold or Hot...." Therefore I suggest the church to be strictly not to teach the use of condoms but rather to lift up Jesus, He said..." IF I WILL BE LIFTED UP, I WILL DRAW ALL MEN TO ME" If we are drawn by Jesus there is no way we can talk the use of condoms in church.
What is the point of advising people about ‘safe’ smoking when you are totally against smoking for example or advise people on ‘safe’ drinking when u are against the idea....why then advise people on safe sex in a congregation with unmarried youths when you are against it premarital sex? A question I ask myself, if I had a child would I teach him/her about condoms? Take a moment and think about that question critically. What are message will you be putting across to your child?
Perhaps teaching condoms is as good as condoning premarital sex. I believe there is more to just teaching about condoms. I view it as not only promoting premarital sex but also promiscuity.
I think abstinence should be preached more. Also teachings about HIV and AIDS could be an ideal thing the church to teach. This reveals the wage of the sin and how it ties with salvation and one might be saved from this fall and for those who fallen it would bring hope and understanding of how to take care of themselves in their state and the hope that is in Christ.
Youth or even at a younger age should be taught about the sanctity of marriage!
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