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Secularism vs. Theocracy: Filipino Freethinkers at the Congressional Hearing on the RH Bill

Ken and I attended the recent congressional hearing on the RH Bill. I was to give a speech as a resource...

CBCP: Catholic Bishops, Criminals of the Philippines

Since Carlos Celdran shouted "Damaso!" Filipinos have been echoing his call for secularism -- the separation of church and state. But...

Cruz on Choice: The Curse of Free Will

Ex-CBCP President Oscar "the Borg" Cruz wrote a new post on his blog, and once again it defies logic, reason, and...

Fighting may be “inutile,” but reform is inevitable

Ex-CBCP President Oscar V. Cruz has been assimilated by the Borg. Or at least he sounds like one: "Fighting is ...

Cruz’s Lament, Silent Dissent

"Damaso!" Carlos shouted. "Damaso!" critics of the CBCP echoed. Retired Archbishop Oscar Cruz waited for Filipino Catholics to reply in their defense....

The Creationist in a Cassock

This is dedicated to Carlos Celdran. For taking a stand against the CBCP, he was charged with "notoriously offending religious feelings." A...

Rizal behind bars: the arrest of Carlos Celdran

Jose Rizal is behind bars. Or at least someone who looks like him (give or take a few pounds). This afternoon, Carlos...

CBCP’s Scheme to Prevent RH Progress

The CBCP is on the defensive. Since Noynoy declared that he would give poor Filipinos the option to use contraceptives, the...

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