separation of church and state

Statement Regarding New Peso Bills

New bills will be containing this direct quotation from the Christian Bible: "Pinagpala ang bayan na ang Diyos ay ang Panginoon (Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord)," which comes from Psalm 33:12.

FF Lantern Corps lightens the UP Lantern Parade

“In brightest day, in blackest night No evil shall escape my sight Let those who worship evil’s might Beware my power… Green Lantern’s light!” ~...

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.

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...

What actually happened at Manila Cathedral: Revealing the lies and bigotry of Eric Manalang and Pro-Life Philippines

In TV interviews and several published articles, Pro Life Philippines President Eric Manalang lied about the events at Manila Cathedral, when...

Anti-RH Bill Catholics Harass RH Bill Supporters

For more comprehensive video coverage of the event, as well as clarifications on some damage control by the Pro-Life side,...

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...

Why we keep on criticizing the Church

Some of us have already acknowledged, albeit reluctantly, that the Church's meddling with the affairs of the State does not violate the Separation mandated by the constitution. But why do we keep on churning articles that attack the Vatican and the CBCP from all angles ranging from Humanae Vitae to the cover-up of sex scandals?

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