Category: Religion

Pope Leo XIV: Marriage is a “stable union between a man and a woman”

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Not surprising that the newly-crowned emperor of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV has now categorically stated that a “stable union between a man and a woman” forms the bedrock of good Christian families. Back in 2012, he had reportedly made remarks on the “homosexual lifestyle” and how “acceptance of same-sex relationships” allegedly promoted…

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Senator Migz Zubiri taking “instructions” from the Pope re divorce proves the Philippines is a Roman vassal state

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The latest flypaper “issue” that’s Filipino “activists” are buzzing around involves the insidious influence China exerts on Philippine society. Perhaps it’s time this “influence” be regarded from the proper perspective. If Filipinos are going to demonise anyone because of some sort of perceived “link” to foreign agents or governments — say, China — then, perhaps,…

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Leila De Lima gets the Yellowtards back in bed with the Roman Catholic Church

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It seems the Philippines has not progressed much since the days when kings and queens were proclaimed so by the Roman Catholic Church. It hasn’t been a week yet since former Senator Leila De Lima had been released on bail and she is already getting the all-too-customary “blessing” from a Catholic priest all-too-willing to fill…

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The Philippines abstains from UN call for truce because NOTHING justifies terrorism

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As with any war, civilians bear the brunt of the impact of an exchange of fire between combatants. Thus the safe and easy statements to make on the matter of Israel’s military response to the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas against their citizens involve calls for ceasefires and truces. The trouble with the one drafted…

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Filipinos’ ability to compete with other Southeast Asian countries hobbled by their dismal reading comprehension and listening skills

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At first it seems baffling that the Philippines continues to suffer the same problems it had suffered over more than half a century after it was granted independence by the United States in 1946. The same inability to innovate, build industrial capacity that matches its enormous population, and move from labour-added-value up the food chain…

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Development, Education, Religion, Society

Do Filipinos still trust Roman Catholic priests?

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This may sound like a silly question considering that the majority of Filipinos still troop to Sunday masses and fete priests like celebrities at social gatherings. They come to them for advise, delegate to them their children’s education, hold on to every word they utter during their homilies, and whisper their darkest thoughts and most…

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Religion, Society

Does celibacy make Catholic priests mentally ill?

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Is a life of celibacy normal? This is a question increasingly raised in a world increasingly hypersexualised by social media and their influencers. Indeed, the suppression of expression of sexuality has become taboo now — a trend that runs counter to the teachings of traditional organised hierarchies and religion which, by design, frowned upon the…

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Priests who mix politics with religion are the cancers of Philippine society

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Politics is divisive as it is and, just like politics, religion tears rights across families and friendships. It is often unwise to raise both topics in “polite” company unless, of course, one is angling for a fight. Consider then the Filipino priest. Their role in society is in crisis because religion is in decline as…

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