SUPPORT THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BILL
Haynako. Here goes the Catholic Church again trying to rally people against the promotion of artificial methods of birth control. Apparently, they plan to mobilize (read: FORCE students) to protest against Ping Lacson’s Reproductive Health Bill because it “promotes” abortion. Whatever. If they read the bill at ALL they would realize that ABORTION HAS NO PART IN IT WHATSOEVER. Jeez. If they spent as much time and effort battling something more threatening to society, like tobacco smoking, alcoholism, environmental degradation or corruption, they would be more effective in making The Philippines a better place than wasting their time on these stupid rallies. But then again, the Catholic Church obviously thrives on ignorance and increasing poverty. In a progressive secular society, nobody would be able to give them the time and money that they are receiving now.
But I have faith that things will work out in the end. I truly believe that many Filipinos see through the lies being given by the old and out of touch men who run this institution called the Philippine Catholic Church. I mean, c’mon. This is the very same institution that wanted Jose Rizal dead, and that wanted the Noli Me Tangere banned from all schools. I think it’s been proven rather well that the Catholic Church isn’t always correct when it comes to many matters. And this one is definitely one of them.
NOTE: For all the folks who happen to be near these “PRO LIFE”* rallyists, do me a favor, throw cold water on them. It seems they only have sex on their mind so I think it’s best we wake them up and make them think of other matters.**
*I use “” simply because their pro-life stance ironically kills more women and children than saves them.
** Sadly though, my insiders say that because of pressures given by the Church, the formerly 140 supporters of the bill in Congress has dwindled to just 40. Pathetic spineless Congressmen. Typical.
That’s all I have to say for now. Read the Sunday Inquirer this weekend if you really wanna hear me rail against the hierarchy of the Philippine Catholic Church. And if they Church threatens to excommunicate me, that’s just fine. I’ll be in the company of Jose Rizal and Madonna. That ain’t so bad, really.
Thanks Tammy David for the photo of Intramuros squatter mothers getting my free birth control pills.
posted by carlosceldran @ 6:13 PM
25 Comments:
I support the RH Bill too.
None of my business, I guess. But if it means anything, I couldn't agree with you more.
That is very sad the Roman Catholic church should respect individual rights.
The problem with Filipino politics that the church is part of the government.
I accepted it when I was living in the Philippines then when I moved to Boston situation got more complex.
Anti-abortion and Pro life was the issue in America, Woman Catholic priests and Priest molesting young kids in churches all over Boston.
Catholics became murderers like John Salvi and other abortion clinic incidents all over America.
The Catholic church should change!!!
Thank you Carlos for opening this issue. You're the Man!!!
I'm not sure but I think the whole "contraceptives is an abortion" concept comes from the stand of the church that at a certain point of conception, life is already present and it is therefore an abortion to keep it from developing.
I don't think this exists in the case of birth control methods like condoms and birth pills that prevent the meeting of the egg and the sperm. However, there are methods that affect the them after they have met, when they are already formed as zygotes, such as IUDs or intra-uterine devices which irritate the cervical wall so that the zygote cannot lach itself and instead gets flushed out and "aborted".
Not that I am defending the catholic church but I think that is the explanation.
Catholic Priests believe the best contraception is sex with young boys. No pills, IUDs needed.
There should be freedom of choice.
The Catholic Church should just focus on corruption. To me, this is pro-life.
I want to see the Catholic Church to name names in the pulpit (i.e. Chavit Singson, Ben Abalos, the Enriles based on current events, Jocjoc Bolante, Hernando Perez, etc. etc. etc.)
The major complaint from the poor sector of society is that these bishops do not even show up during the wedding or funeral rites of their loved ones but will surely be present during wedding or funeral rites of relatives of corrupt officials.
Check out who joins these Catholic Church rallies.
I bet that the unamarried sons or daughters of these rallyists (not the seminarians) had experienced having sex at the back of their cars or any of the motels in the city.
I think even God agrees.
Their rally today looks like it might be rained out.
can we rally against the catholic church instead?
the problem with this is that there is no separation between the Church and State. as in yeah, in writing, there is, but then, there is no implementing power to make sure it is followed.
anyway, sayang naman yung 140 na pumayag that dwindled to 40. hay. spineless talaga, so what if they're denied communion? srsly.
Haynako talaga, God help us! Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, or maybe it was his predecessor, once said that God didn't really care what we did in bed. What matters is not hurting other people. It was so sensible I've been thinking of converting to Anglicanism ever since. (Then again, they're on the verge of schism because they have their share of bigoted bishops.)
Catholic church squashes science...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2003/oct/09/aids
"We want more children" Catholic church says. I wonder why...
http://www.priestsofdarkness.com/stats.html
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Separation of church and government is not All about Catholicism. I still believe in the doctrine of the Catholic church and I AM STILL ROMAN CATHOLIC.
In America there are Battles of taking the Ten Commandments sign from school. totally banning the Ten commandments in every public school in America.
Prayers during school ours is also planning to be banned in public school system.
Religion is very very complicated don't you see that my fellow blogger.
What is the War in Terror?
It is about Christians, Jews against Islam
I just read over the inquirer web site that Gloria is pushing for the "Natural Method" which she will include on her SONA. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080725-150719/Aide-Arroyo-to-highlight-natural-family-planning-in-SONA
She's just playing it safe, as you know the Church, still hasn't changed a bit on how they view "morality" from "practicality". The church has the power to influence people during homilies and of course during elections. (Not only the catholics but all of the sects and groups have their recommendations) that's why politicians have to be very cautious on their decisions. I mean let's face it, this issue (overpopulation) has been a burden ever since. If I am not mistaken, population education is included in high school curriculum, these artificial methods were already included in Biology classes. That's why I support the Reproductive Health Bill, I am Catholic, but there are just some doctrines that are no longer applicable on our modern times.
Carlos, I studied nursing and one of our requirements was to hold a class in the squatters area--we chose to do a family planning class because Laguna got way, way, waaaayyyy behind in this because of the great Sen. Lina when he was governor of Laguna (no artificial birth control available in health centers and drug stores, i heard). We did a survey among mothers prior to the class to find out if they practice family planning and what they use. Sadly, very few use artificial contraceptives and very few have any real knowledge on it. They don't say that it is the Catholic church that stops them from using but I think that the basis of their false beliefs and superstition stems from the Catholic belief that it can cause abortion, eventual infertility, etc. It's just so sad, our country strives to be modern and yet we are so backward in this matter. It's like we're living in the middle ages with the Catholic church dictating the politicians what should be done and should not be done.
Oh, and I'm not Catholic. Thank God.
I totally agree with you. In this day and age, it even seems ridiculous to be having this discussion. It is just so upsetting. Church and state should be separate. I wish our politicians would just look at the bigger picture once and for all. It's about time the governemt took a stand on this issue. We don't need people sitting on the fence.
Dear Catholic Church, you have the right to tell your followers whatever you thinks is right. You can go on and on in your sermons about the evils of using condoms or whatever form of contraceptive.
But please... the middle ages are over. Stay out of state affairs!
True! I hope there is something we can do to help out with the Reproductive Health Bill.
"Amid the raging debate on artificial methods of birth control, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales’s advice to all married couples is to exercise more “self-discipline” and “self-control” in bed."
Por Dios por Santo Fraile Rosales, should you just say that all priests should exercise self-satisfaction so that our altar boys will not be molested anymore?
I emailed the pope and cc'd the CBCP. I encourage you to do the same.
Pope: benedictxvi@vatican.va
cbcp: cbcpnews@cbcpworld.net; cbcpmonitor@cbcpworld.net; msgrpepe@cbcpworld.net
If condoms, vasectomy, tubal ligation, and the pill are widely available, then abortion would not be necessary.
I am 101% agreed with you Bro...
I am so sad this catholic church and other religious group doing the protest for the reproductive health bill. I strongly believe they should go see for them self in the slam areas, such as Tondo, Del Pan areas, you can witness a lady carrying 2-3 kids ranging from 1 yr old to 4 yrs old and not wearing any clothes. As a matter of fact, I was shock to see the same lady has another baby coming up in couple of months. What can the church do? How can they help this people? I strongly feel that the church should think of a solution, rather than calling for rally in the street. The church should think of solution for the 1) Food Shortage, 2) Energy crisis, 3) Unemployment's 4) Inflation 5) City crimes are going up.
Think of solutions rather than pressuring and black mailing the politicians.
I am 101% agreed with you Bro...
I am so sad this catholic church and other religious group doing the protest for the reproductive health bill. I strongly believe they should go see for them self in the slam areas, such as Tondo, Del Pan areas, you can witness a lady carrying 2-3 kids ranging from 1 yr old to 4 yrs old and not wearing any clothes. As a matter of fact, I was shock to see the same lady has another baby coming up in couple of months. What can the church do? How can they help this people? I strongly feel that the church should think of a solution, rather than calling for rally in the street. The church should think of solution for the 1) Food Shortage, 2) Energy crisis, 3) Unemployment's 4) Inflation 5) City crimes are going up.
Think of solutions rather than pressuring and black mailing the politicians.
I don't know you, but I am SO with you! Your courage inspires me.
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