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Christianity and HIV/AIDS: From criticism to compassion - Washington Post

Two decades ago, no one would have predicted that Christians would so quickly change their response to the HIV and AIDS epidemic from criticism to compassion.

Published
27 July 2012
From
The Washington Post
Taking an HIV test
Why Zambians don't test and treat

A study amongst 2443 people in Zambia, recruited from HIV clinics and community organisations, found that social ostracism, rejection by sexual partners and fear of not being

Published
26 July 2012
By
Gus Cairns
Religion and faith
US evangelical Christians accused of promoting homophobia in Africa

Christian evangelical groups in the US are attempting a "cultural colonisation" of Africa, opening offices in numerous countries to promote attacks on homosexuality and abortion, according to an investigation by a liberal thinktank.

Published
24 July 2012
From
The Guardian
Religion and faith
International AIDS Conference: Too much to do in too little time

Testimonies from speakers from all over the world were heard at the Interfaith Conference organised by the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, held prior to the 19th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012), and looking at the theme of Taking Action for Health, Dignity and Justice.

Published
23 July 2012
From
The Independent
Condoms and lubricant
INDONESIA: Condom controversy continues

The Indonesian government’s campaign to promote condom usage among people at high risk of infection has once again been criticized by religious groups. Social stigma and sexual taboos are major obstacles in fighting HIV/AIDS in Indonesia, which has the world's largest Muslim population.

Published
23 July 2012
From
PlusNews
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
Desmond Tutu says love of gays can fight HIV

Archbishop and 80-year-old South African activist says homosexuality must be decriminalised everywhere.

Published
22 July 2012
From
Gay Star News
Religion and faith
NAACP, church leaders unite to preach HIV awareness

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People joined forces with local African-American church leaders Sunday in the first national "Day of Unity," which encouraged pastors to take an active role in fighting the spread of HIV.

Published
11 July 2012
From
Houston Chronicle
Religion and faith
Vatican: Pope wants free meds for people with HIV in Africa

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican’s number two official and secretary of state, has called for universal, free access to HIV medications in Africa and for more investments into finding a cure for the virus, The Associated Press (AP) reports.

Published
28 June 2012
From
Poz
Promoting HIV testing
DC church women lead effort in HIV testing

D.C. church women lead effort for AIDS testing: With AIDS rates soaring among African American women in some parts of the District, female black church members have banded together to encourage residents to be tested for the disease.

Published
25 June 2012
From
Washington Post
HIV prevention policy
Vatican No. 2 calls for universal access to AIDS drugs but sidesteps issue of condom use

The Vatican’s No. 2 official has called for universal, free access to drugs to combat HIV and for investments into finding a cure. But Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican secretary of state, made no mention of condoms in a speech Friday at an international AIDS conference in Rome.

Published
22 June 2012
From
Washington Post
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