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What God Has Joined Together

Divorce does not destroy the marriage which the State is supposed to protect; rather, it merely acknowledges that the marriage has already been essentially destroyed and has now become a hollow shell that obstinately binds two people at least one of which is already hurting from such bondage and wishing for nothing more than to be set free.

There will be poor always…look at the good things you’ve got!

With millions of Filipinos living below poverty line and children dying of malnutrition and disease, it's shocking to read news stories like this: Lay Catholic group raises P2.7 million to buy vehicles for bishops

The Ethics of Secularism

"Whether there be other good or not, the good of the present life is good, and it is good to seek that good...Individual good attained by methods conducive to the good of others, is the highest aim of man, whether regard be had to human welfare in this life or personal fitness for another. Precedence is therefore given to the duties of this life."

FF DAVAO Meetup on July 30 (Saturday)

Hello Davaoeños! Let's get together for an evening of interaction and interesting discussions with our fellow freethinkers. Date: July 30, 2011 (Saturday) Time: 8.00...

The CBCP’s Non-Apology Apology

A headline on the CBCP website reads: "CBCP apologizes over PCSO fund mess," referring to the pastoral statement of CBCP president Nereo...

Secularism and the Filipino Freethinkers

We often hear the term secularism nowadays, but it's possible that many people take its meaning for granted and fail to appreciated...

Abortifacients and the RH Bill: The Real Relationship

One of the issues delaying the passage of the RH Bill is the question of when life begins, or more importantly,...

You’re objecting to the Pill, not the Bill

One of the secular arguments against the RH Bill is that it is unconstitutional based on the premise that certain oral...

Leprosy and modern medicine: How far we’ve come since biblical times

While island hopping in Coron, Palawan, our boat passed by Culion, the former leper colony, and I felt an involuntary shiver...

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