Tag: dogma

Why Filipinos are not ready to fully embrace ‘gay rights’

February 24, 2016 benign0 46 Comments

Any discission on the future of the “gay rights” movement in the Philippines has to start with the teachings of Filipinos’ Christian faith — because, at the moment, religion is stubbornly baked into Filipinos’ sense of identity. But, Christian teaching in general — and Catholic dogma specifically — categorically lists homosexuality and its derivative lifestyles…

Civics, Culture, Lifestyle, Religion, Society

Why Manny Pacquiao is better than Donald Trump

February 18, 2016 Kate Natividad 58 Comments

Why do Filipino Catholics live in sin? That’s a serious question. We all do, right? Most people I know go to mass every Sunday, say grace before meals, make the sign of the cross when they feel fearful or thankful, and, generally, regard themselves as Catholics. But here is what benign0 said in a recent…

Culture, Politics, Religion

Make Money Quick with Religion

June 6, 2015 Grimwald 32 Comments

Psst… Hey! Yes you, the one reading this article right now. Are you interested in making some money? Of course you are. The cost of daily living can be quite taxing. Literally. So are you looking to make a quick buck? Don’t worry, this isn’t some kind of business scheme. It’s something much, much better!…

Culture, Economy, Government, Lifestyle, Media, Money Talks, Politics, Religion, Society

The [Real] Religion

February 9, 2015 Batangenyo 6 Comments

Simula nang umakyat sa langit si Hesukristo, nagkawatak watak na ang kanyang mga apostoles dala dala ang kanyang mga aral. Lumawak nang lumawak ang saklaw ng mga karunungang hatid ng mga alagad ni Kristo hanggang sa mapadpad ang isa sa kanyang mga apostoles sa Roma. Naging maimpluwensya ang pangalang Hesus. At hindi napigilan ang pagdami…

Pinoys and Religion: Blind Faith Without Spirituality

January 22, 2015April 7, 2023 Grimwald 49 Comments

Pope Francis has left the Philippines after his much welcome concern for the less fortunate citizens of our dear country. But while his presence and intervention on behalf of the victims of poverty and Typhoon Haiyan was something to be appreciated, a question hangs in the air: Where do we go from here? Yes, the…

Culture, Lifestyle, Religion, Society

Fr Joaquin Bernas weighs in on Article 133 on top of a flawed assumption

February 4, 2013February 4, 2013 benign0 34 Comments

Interesting point revered “constitutionalist” Father Joaquin Bernas makes as he weighs in on the subject of Article 133 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC)… […] Article 133 also raises an intriguing question: When a priest or bishop castigates or consigns to the netherworld those who oppose the Reproductive Health Law in a sermon before a…

Crime, Religion

Did Catholic school STC Cebu fail to teach Christian values to the bikini girls?

May 4, 2012October 24, 2014 Ilda 24 Comments

Everyone makes mistakes. Most of us learn from them, become better persons as a result, and then move on. As the saying goes, “Good judgment comes from bad experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment”. In fact, we’ll make more mistakes than we can ever remember and in between being born and…

Culture, Education, Religion, Society

In the dark: Why we Filipinos love religion

November 25, 2011November 25, 2011 linewave 16 Comments

When you think of the Philippines, what’s the first thing that comes into your mind? Have you ever given it much thought? Do you imagine white beaches, tranquil waters, and unique wildlife? Congratulations, you’re a tourist. Do you imagine chaos, poverty and corruption? If you did, you’re a realist. But if all you think about…

Culture, Education, Lifestyle, Society