A touch of compassion for Philippine atheists . . .

Posted by JoeAm on January 16, 2015 · 140 Comments 

It struck me that atheists must be going nuts right now. And maybe Muslims, too. Or how about INC members whose new arena can’t come close to matching the grab power of Pope Francis on wheels? Face it, this is a celebration by the super-majority of 83 percent, and it is totally of the Philippine … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Humor/Satire, Religion

Does mercy and compassion extend to the corrupt?

Posted by JoeAm on January 11, 2015 · 154 Comments 

by Andrew Lim The 2015 Philippine Papal visit is themed “mercy and compassion.” On its official website the rationale is very explicit: “Pope Francis will visit the Philippines primarily to comfort Filipinos devastated by the typhoon and the earthquake that hit the Visayas.” “In his Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis proclaims that the Church … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Laws and Ethics, Religion

A secular moral code to take the place of The Philippine Golden Rule

Posted by JoeAm on October 16, 2014 · 103 Comments 

It is a mind-bender for those of us who subscribe to The Golden Rule to recognize that self-dealing in the Philippines is an accepted moral value. The Golden Rule says: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It is a fundamental value statement that advocates for kindness and consideration among any group … Continue reading →

Category Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Family/Parenting/Children, Laws and Ethics, Religion

Why Filipinos should convert to Lutheranism

Posted by JoeAm on September 9, 2014 · 122 Comments 

Now religion is a tricky topic to take on, but I’m sure we can do it without too much apoplexy. Just keep in mind that this is an intellectual blog, a discussion forum, where ideas are open, denigration of others is rejected, and spiritual matters are left to the individual. Martin Luther was rather like Carlos … Continue reading →

Category Culture and Arts, Laws and Ethics, Religion

Haiyan by Philippe Lopez

Posted by JoeAm on February 15, 2014 · 6 Comments 

This blog has well more than 1,000 words. Background information on the photo and photographer here: Rappler

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Ecology/Global Warming, Religion