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A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino’s Bill Doesn’t Threaten Religious Freedom

When I read Cito Beltran's Philippine Star column criticizing Rep. Mong Palatino's recent bill, "The Religious Freedom in Government Offices Act,"...

Holy Hubris: Vatican Makes it Impossible for Jesus to Change the Church

This is not satire. Although it's the kind of news that is perfect for mocking the authoritarian nature of the Catholic...

From Pro-Lies to Puro Lies: Why Ang Prolife Lied to COMELEC

Eric Manalang swore under oath: to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help him God....

Dear CBCP: Take Corona’s Challenge First (An Open Letter)

Dear CBCP, Some of your bishops have challenged Corona's accusers to sign his waiver. Bishop Pabillo said that "there is really something...

Lady Gaga vs. the Bible: An Obscene-Off

Lady Gaga will perform in the Philippines, but not if some bigots can help it. Biblemode Youth Philippines has gone on...

Bigotymology: What it Really Means to Be a Bigot (Like Sotto, Pacquiao, and the CBCP)

Whenever I listen to Senator Sotto on the RH Bill, Manny Pacquiao on homosexuality, and the CBCP on pretty much everything,...

Monopolizing Marriage: Gay Marriage and Other Traditional Versions

It's a good time to be gay (and lesbian and bi and trans). Obama's support for same-sex marriage came shortly after...

God: I am on Raymart Santiago’s Side

Raymart Santiago, together with Claudine Barreto, close friends, and family, called a press conference yesterday to present undeniable proof of their...

Catholicism is a Country Filipinos Can’t Leave

"The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic country." Church leaders, anti-choice groups, and many others have made this a mantra, some using...

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