09-09-2005, 05:36 PM
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That “…the Vatican considers all forms of contraception a sin.” is a common misconception. Either by accident or intent, the detail “Artificial” is omitted. Humanae Vitae (Encyclical Of Pope Paul VI On The Regulation Of Birth); 15 & 16, paragraph 2, 3
The quote “You no playa the game,You no maka the rules” may be traced back to the good Earl Butz. Much noted for his off color humor, he reportedly ridiculed Pope Paul VI (see above) for his stand on birth control, quipping that "he no playa da game, he no maka da rules," which failed to amuse many American Roman Catholics, particularly those whose ancestry hailed back to Italy. It was that and similar witty remarks which brought about his resignation as Secretary of Agriculture in 1976.
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