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Filipino Freethinkers : A Rebuttal to the Defense of CBCP's Stand on the RH Bill

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 03:57:37 +0000

"All human beings, Catholic or not, are obliged to act according to right reason. By the efforts of the Church to go against the RH Bill, the Church is not imposing her religious beliefs on others. She is trying to stop a bill which is against natural law, a law which all human beings, Catholic or not, should follow. " - BULLSHIT. - Why do I always get a lesson on Logical Fallacies 101 each time I read cbcp's statements, or any of their defenders? Reyes' circular reasoning is wider than the orbit of Jupiter. By saying "all human beings, Catholic or not", he gives me the impression that he is invalidating other religions who do not share the same beliefs or dogma. Talk about tolerance!

Filipino Freethinkers : Why PNoy’s SONA is Not a Triumph for the RH Bill

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:43:44 +0000

Applause? Standing ovation? Ecstatic? I hope that the president will not swim along the current of popularity this time, because when ur mom is best remembered as Cardinal Sin's best friend, grabbing the bull by its horns might be a tall order. It's too early to rest on our laurels. We'll all have to wait for the August 7 deadline.

Filipino Freethinkers : Rep. Raymond Palatino, Another Victim of Catholic Bullies

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 00:56:07 +0000

The Filipino Freethinkers website is NOTHING compared to this: http://www.vatileaks.com/ That website should scare the hell out of defensores fidei.

Filipino Freethinkers : Rep. Raymond Palatino, Another Victim of Catholic Bullies

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 00:48:12 +0000

What surprises me though, is that the Defensores Fidei is so stiff. Where are the "comments" section underneath their articles? Are they scared of being refuted, or are they scared of critical thinkers altogether?

Filipino Freethinkers : Rep. Raymond Palatino, Another Victim of Catholic Bullies

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 00:41:55 +0000

This comes as no surprise. Unless the Philippines gets colonized by the Vatican, everyone is free to contest the bullshit made by the Roman Catholic Church... I came across some of the articles written by the Defensores Fidei, and I laugh at the medieval-style way of thinking that these fanatics are blurting online. Ewww..... //Secularism: A Hidden Danger In our time, this creeping hostility often combines with a tendency to consider abortion, homosexuality and various forms of immorality to be "rights" against which no one should even speak out. This is the reason why Cardinal Ratzinger has spoken of an "intolerant" secularism that begins by excluding religion from the public sphere and ends up so extending that public sphere that the individual conscience is left with no room for religious belief. - By Carlos Palad, Defensores Fidei Foundation // http://www.defensoresfidei.com/secularism.html

Filipino Freethinkers : Rep. Raymond Palatino, Another Victim of Catholic Bullies

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:02:15 +0000

//It is therefore unfair for you to hold grudges about their treatment of you and apply it to every single person who disagrees with you.... I would hope that you would treat every interaction as if you were not personally attacked, because that is rarely ever the intention here. // - Now we know what INTOLERANCE is all about.

Filipino Freethinkers : Rep. Raymond Palatino, Another Victim of Catholic Bullies

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:58:37 +0000

//It is therefore unfair for you to hold grudges about their treatment of you and apply it to every single person who disagrees with you.// - you are correct. dibby here is a glaring example of a TYPICAL CATHOLIC APOLOGIST....

Filipino Freethinkers : Rep. Raymond Palatino, Another Victim of Catholic Bullies

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:55:11 +0000

The bully at his finest. ;)

Filipino Freethinkers : A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino's Bill Doesn't Threaten Religious Freedom

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:44:27 +0000

Talo ang pikon.....

Filipino Freethinkers : A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino's Bill Doesn't Threaten Religious Freedom

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:41:52 +0000

Yes, that could be... But what I truly wish is to compare Cito Beltran to the very definition of a hypocrite.

Filipino Freethinkers : A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino's Bill Doesn't Threaten Religious Freedom

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:54:06 +0000

//Mind you, nobody knew about the Kabataan Partylist nor its representative Raymond Palatino and we really don’t know what his agenda is? Is it merely to stir controversy so that people would recognize him or his partylist or is this fellow truly an atheist? Whatever it is… this fellow should be censured for trying to destroy Filipino culture.// - Valeriano Avila (PhilStar) - And since (he) we really don't know what Palatino's agenda is, why is he giving a verdict of atheism and a penalty of censure? In the absence of facts, Avila formed conclusions based solely from his personal opinion. NO WONDER JOURNALISTS ARE KILLED IN THIS COUNTRY.

Filipino Freethinkers : Creating "Godly" Students at a UP Leadership Seminar

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:16:41 +0000

He's sounding more and more like ____________. I wonder.

Filipino Freethinkers : Why Religious Symbols and Ceremonies Should Be Banned In Government Offices

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:28:08 +0000

Hey Twin_Skies, you forgot to mention the plague of pedophile priests. :p This website should add the final nail to the coffin.... BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY. ORG : http://www.bishop-accountability.org/

Filipino Freethinkers : A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino's Bill Doesn't Threaten Religious Freedom

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:34:32 +0000

Yes, Bush. And yet Beltran had the nerve to criticize Obama for his stance on gay marriage, which unfortunately for the PhilStar columnist, has actually gained accolades for the current US president. Reading his article gave me the impression that his only concern is to defend his religious sensibilities, while trying to paint a slightly evil picture for secularism. We need more lawmakers like Palatino, dontcha think?

Filipino Freethinkers : A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino's Bill Doesn't Threaten Religious Freedom

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:29:47 +0000

//Pass bills that address your marginalized sectors and stop meddling in matters that are none of your business.// - So if you run for Congress, make sure you get your hands off the religious aspect of the people, because your only concern is "work and assignment". Well, let's see what this Cito Beltran has to say if Ang ProLife gets a representation in Congress.

Filipino Freethinkers : A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino's Bill Doesn't Threaten Religious Freedom

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:29:39 +0000

//...they (Americans) can have an abortion on demand and now they have the first Black American President who supports gay marriage...// - Abortion on demand, yes. Heard of the Bible Belt? - Obama, yes. The first Black American President. But we all know that, do we? What most of us don't know however, is that skincolor tagged with the issue of gay marriage, are but snippets of racism and discrimination. It only takes wit to distinguish euphemism from literary bitch.

Filipino Freethinkers : A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino's Bill Doesn't Threaten Religious Freedom

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:29:30 +0000

//...the proposed legislation he has crafted is an act of violence against every religion in existence in the Philippines. As a follower of Christ I am taught to turn the other cheek...// - Why is he acting so butt-hurt? The Christian religion is notorious for being violent against every religion that is contrary to its dogma. Cito Beltran only needs to type the following on Google: the crusades in the Holy Land, the Albigensian massacre in southern France, or the papal decree to hunt followers of Calvinism in Europe. Congressman Palatino's efforts to provide a secular atmosphere amongst government offices is FAR FROM VIOLENT.

Filipino Freethinkers : A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino's Bill Doesn't Threaten Religious Freedom

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 05:29:14 +0000

//I have spent half of my life as a Catholic and the rest of my life being “Born Again”. // - This explains why he resorted to defensive arguments in the first place. He just revealed himself as an apologist.

Filipino Freethinkers : Why Religious Symbols and Ceremonies Should Be Banned In Government Offices

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:29:38 +0000

“Nganong did-an man nila ang Ginoo nga musulod sa bisan asa nga lugar nga siya man ang tag-iya sa tanang butang sa kalibutan? (Why should people want to keep God out of some places, when all of creation belongs to him?),” - Msgnr. Esteban Binghay - When these dry men choose to open their mouths, they only do so whenever their practices are attacked or when their dogma is being challenged, but keep their lips sealed when questioned about anomalous financial dealings. Early this morning, I opened my Facebook account only to find a more delicious treat than pancakes: BISHOP JESSE MERCADO IS BEING GRILLED! Well not exactly fit for human consumption, the news tells of another scandal that is sure to add cherry on top of a scandalous cake. Yummy. BISHOP ACCUSED OF DIVERTING MILLIONS: http://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/7201-church-fund...

Filipino Freethinkers : Why Religious Symbols and Ceremonies Should Be Banned In Government Offices

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 06:10:38 +0000

A Cebuana myself, I can't help but give an understandable sigh for our beloved city mayor. Whereas the rest of the world are trying to launch space rockets and are developing a cure to AIDS or cancer, the esteemed mayor wants to preserve tradition, in the guise of protecting religious affiliates. //appeal to tradition (similar to the bandwagon fallacy): (e.g., astrology, religion, slavery) just because people practice a tradition, says nothing about its viability.// Here are just 5 of the numerous traditions being practised by Filipinos: 1.Colonial Mentality 2. "Ningas Kugon" or Crab Mentality 3. "Bahala na" 4. Filipino Time 5. Mañana Habit 6. ____________ (add yours) So.... Why do we wanna mess with tradition again?