How Can Catholic Rightists Call Themselves Pro-Life?

Guest Article By Andrew Lim UNHOLY ALLIANCE Recent developments point to a forming alliance between the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and far right Filipino politicians who reject the RH bill. Jose Descallar, staff of Michael Velarde ( Buhay party list representative) said this after the re-election of US President Barack Obama: “If … Continue reading

Of Biology and Theology: Why we need to talk to young people about sex

Guest Article by Cha Coronel Datu A 12 year old being treated for STD … an 8 year old raped by a 9 year old… a 13 year old getting pregnant and then undergoing emergency caesarean section after complications from labor… an 18 year old dying of severe infection after self-inducing an abortion using 3 … Continue reading

The CBCP Doctrine of Faith, or JoeAm Eats His Hat

An important institution promoting high values in the Philippines is the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (“CBCP”). The CBCP is influential both in the church and in the mainstream of Philippine social and political activities. My blogs contain frequent criticisms of the Catholic Church on two points: (1) the Church’s failure to acknowledge any … Continue reading