Make no mistake: The recent PCSO scandal violates the separation of churches and state. Yet some, including several Senators, think that the PCSO and Catholic bishops weren't doing anything wrong. By the end of this article, I hope you'll agree: In every donation the bishops received from the PCSO, secularism was undoubtedly, unquestionably, and unmistakably violated.
From crying persecution and pointing the finger at other bribed religious groups (no other sects are known to have been bribed) to the latest non-apology of “we are sorry for the pain and sadness that these events have brought upon you”, the CBCP will stop at nothing to prove to the world that having God on your side rarely ever means you have the facts on your side.
"We're here to remind everyone that even bishops can be criminals, too," said Red Tani, spokesman of Bantay Bishop. "Criminals must be brought to justice, even if they're leaders of religious organizations."
To adapt to the varying needs of Catholics all over the world, Pope Benedict XVI has revised the Vatican's position on secularism, releasing his latest catechism, Contextual Secularism in a Changing World.
With all the interesting minds on twitter, informative discussions can spontaneously emerge from simple statements. When @annaoposa spoke up about Catholic...