contraception

“Contraception Doesn’t Decrease Abortions” – Busted!

Many studies show that abortion rates recede if decision makers are provided enough information and a wider range of contraceptive choices.

Ignoring Equal Protection of Women

The State "shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the unborn from conception." Based on the above...

Sex: Control and Consequences

"It's good if the man agrees with you—then he controls himself." (Maganda pag ok ang lalaki—siya na ang nagkokontrol.) Were...

Killing Babies

Hardcore opponents of contraception just love incendiary language. They repeatedly equate artificial family planning methods with killing babies or the...

(intermediate)Victory!

Despite shameless dithering and outright bullying of resource speakers by anti-RH congressmen, isolated and dated studies presented as 'conclusive evidence' and...

Misconception

Is conception equivalent to fertilization? Catholic bishops think so. Their argument goes on to say that some contraceptives like pills and IUDs block the implantation of a fertilized ovum, which they insist makes these methods contrary to the law and the Constitution.

Freethinkers: The True Pro-Life, Pro-Progress and Pro-Humanity

It’s never a contradiction to say that freethinkers in general (humanists, atheists, agnostics, deists, etc.) are pro-life, pro-progress and pro-humanity. There’s...

The HR Bill, Mutants, and the Man Called "Ona"

In this post, I won't argue for the irrationality of Ex-CBCP President Oscar Cruz's stand on the RH Bill or contraception. I've done that before, and the sad reality that many still agree with him is the only reason his opinion is worth refuting. Instead, I'll focus on Oscar's sloppy writing, which I believe reflects an equally sloppy mind.

The Justice System, Courtroom Fashion, Typos and Why You Need to Read the Noli Me Tangere

Carlos Celdran's trial is one of the highlights of the fight for the Reproductive Health Bill, which is encountering a ton of opposition from the Catholic Church and other Catholic organizations, even though the people themselves seem to be all for it.

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