Organizers of International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa (ICASA), have asked Paul Sanyangore, 30, of Kenya, to stop praying for condoms as this would only mislead and misinform the public as his stance is retrogressive in the fight against HIV and Aids.
However, Paul defended his actions, saying condoms were physical and when he prayed he was addressing the spiritual side. “This woman came to a spiritual church and came to me to pray for her condoms. I can only tackle it spiritually,” he said.
A woman had come to him that her husband, who left her for 2 years, was returning home so she wanted him to anoint some condoms for use when he returns. He prayed for the condoms during a service and many women stampeded to have a box for use in their homes.
“The church is the best social place to discuss these issues; I am tired of burying people who are dying of AIDS. I have buried 10 so far, imagine by the time I get to 50,” he said.
But UNFPA chief of procurement services Eric Dupont said condoms underwent rigorous tests and were safe to use without being prayed for. “Condoms should not be anointed. It sends a very skewered message,” he said.
“I did not say condoms are not safe, neither did I say they are from the devil. Married people can sit down and decide to use them. Condoms should be used, but if people ask me to pray for them, I will,” Paul said defiantly.
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