Papa Benedetto - The 1 Sure Way to Prevent STDs

From the address given by Papa Benedetto to H.E. Mr Peter Hitjitevi Katjavivi, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to the Holy See on 13 December 2007 :

"Namibia’s vision for the future recognizes the urgent need to bring the troubling spread of infectious disease to a halt. The tragic toll which HIV/AIDS has had in Southern Africa has been particularly alarming. In this regard, I assure the people of your country that the Church will continue to assist those who suffer from AIDS and to support their families. The Church’s contribution to the goal of eradicating AIDS from society cannot but draw its inspiration from the Christian conception of human love and sexuality. The understanding of marriage as the total, reciprocal and exclusive communion of love between a man and a woman not only accords with the plan of the Creator, it prompts the most effective behaviours for preventing the sexual transmission of disease: namely, abstinence before marriage and fidelity within marriage. It is for this reason that the Church dedicates no less energy to education and catechesis than she does to health care and corporal works of mercy. Mr. Ambassador, I encourage the leaders of your nation to legislate in a way that promotes the life of the family, which must always be held as sacred and most fundamental for a stable society." (emphasis mine)

Simple solution, no sex before marriage & fidelity within marriage. Guarenteed 100% effective with no side effects either. Once again, God's ways are the best. So, why do people want to settle for anything less than the best?