As freethinkers, we value science as a method of truly seeing the world for what it is. While some people might say science is just a boring body of knowledge or even reject science outright for conflicting with their presupposed ideas, we have had the inkling that it is otherwise.
The overwhelming majority in the Pontifical Commission on Birth Control concluded that artificial birth control did not violate the Church’s teachings, and that Catholic couples should decide for themselves what methods to use. However, a Jesuit theologian wrote a dissenting report.
"Damaso!" Carlos shouted. "Damaso!" critics of the CBCP echoed.
Retired Archbishop Oscar Cruz waited for Filipino Catholics to reply in their defense....
In debates and discussions contenders often cite authority to support their assertions. In some cases citing authority is the strongest strategy while in others it is the weakest.