We felt that this was in insufficient strategy, given the continued escalation of HIC infections. But we knew that we had to address issues of sexuality and sexual expression openly and honestly. To ignore or condemn condoms would be to invite rejection. Even for the most religious and loyal Catholics, serious moral dilemmas emerged. A is for Abstinence before marriage.
B stands for Be faithful in marriage.
This is the Christian was, and it guarantees life. But if you find that you cannot follow this teaching, then choose C for Condom, because the alternative is D for Death. Much as we might wish that everyone could fulfill a higher moral standard, we decided that our first priority is to keep people alive. Despite its humble beginnings, AIDS Action has grown quickly. Another 35 groups work on income-producing projects, living programs for people who are already infected, peer support, and outreach.