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This paper refutes the argument that using condoms for disease prevention is immoral. It demonstrates that condom use does not inherently fail to consummate a marriage, challenging Canon Law interpretations.

Area of Science:

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Background:

  • A recent article debated condom use in serodiscordant couples.
  • Two key issues were identified: condom use as contraception and its marital consummation.
  • This paper focuses on the marital consummation aspect.

Purpose of the Study:

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