[lurkerforawhile]

If we're placing blame, it also didn't help that the Catholic community advocated against preventative measures throughout the AIDS crisis.

[jeroenhd]

> advocated

I'm pretty sure they're still advocating against contraception of any kind, which certainly doesn't help prevent the spread of AIDS and other STDs. The most positive thing they seem to have to say is "it's better than HIV" and even that was a controversial stance within the church.