THE ANGLICAN CHURCH in Nigeria has come up with a stipulation that any couple seeking to marry must first take an HIV test before being allowed to be man and wife. It is another example of how the HIV/AIDS pandemic can force the Church and State into devising rules covering more and more human activity in facing the challenges of the disease.
The Nigerian Anglicans claim the stipulation is intended to give its parishioners "informed choices" when choosing marriage partners.
In contrast, the Roman Catholic Church in Nigeria has said that it would not be imposing any such policy on its members since it wants HIV testing to be "voluntary and personal".
In my opinion, I support the former attitude. Searching HIV before marriage not only can prevent HIV infection, but it's also a manifestation to share their privacy each other.
And then, what about yours opinion? How do you look the two different attitude?read more
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