Despite the state's independence, most of its decisions are still poisoned with the church's opinions. Seldom can the two be separated. For this reason, I was so jubilant when the congress bypassed the church and insisted on promulgating the reproductive health bill. However, when I swept by the church this morning, I nearly threw up in disgust and disappointment when I learned that the issue is currently being reawakened. A huge banner screaming, "The archdiocese of Davao is against the Reproductive Health (RH) bill," was tied at the gates. I really cannot run along their old-fashioned line of thinking.
"Go and multiply," God said. However, He said this when the only humans on earth were Adam and Eve. If God will reappear in this century, I do not think he will deliver the same message--not when most of the regions are famished. Using artificial birth control techniques is the most practical way to address the exponentially growing population in the country. It's difficult to simply utilize the calendar method. Mating is what couples are meant to do. It's hard to dictate couples when to do it or when not to do it. It's as if they're telling a writer to write only at full moon.
I just hope the law-making body will not be dissuaded to revert their decision. Population boom is the last thing we need to endure this seemingly perpetual economic crisis.
"Go and multiply," God said. However, He said this when the only humans on earth were Adam and Eve. If God will reappear in this century, I do not think he will deliver the same message--not when most of the regions are famished. Using artificial birth control techniques is the most practical way to address the exponentially growing population in the country. It's difficult to simply utilize the calendar method. Mating is what couples are meant to do. It's hard to dictate couples when to do it or when not to do it. It's as if they're telling a writer to write only at full moon.
I just hope the law-making body will not be dissuaded to revert their decision. Population boom is the last thing we need to endure this seemingly perpetual economic crisis.
2 comments:
I think the Philippines shall move on from that old-fashioned way of thinking. More Filipinos must realize that it's time to be realistic about your country's real big problem of overpopulation, which is ONE big cause of your poverty.
So what if your church disapproves it? They are not part of the government. If they dare to excommunicate those people who campaign for that bill, so,be it!
Your government's priority is the welfare of the state, not the church. The church must not dictate your country's course of direction, which is what I see from here. I hope your lawmakers will pass this bill and not be affected by your nuns and priests. It's time to cut down your country's impressive population growth rate.
I agree! We badly need to liberate ourselves from this old-fashioned line of thinking. Our neighbors in Asia are rapidly developing because they're open to changes.
Should I decide to become a physician, I will conduct free tubal ligation and vasectomy!
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