More of the things I realized!
Part of the statements in the Reproductive Health Bill is that sex education will be implemented in the elementary and secondary (highschool) education. The church has a very strong notion against this idea because it does seem but just the inappropriate to teach kids regarding such topic. However, it says in the bill that if the parents are unable to explain these things about them, they have the option, let me say that again the option to sign a form and let the school teach this to them.
Further, the fact that with or without the Reproductive Health Bill intercourse between male and female would still exist. I think this is by far the strongest realization I have had. Hence, the purpose of the bill of being just an option for the families here in our country. The government would certainly not be able to control how couples might go about their marriages. That particular area is very personal and intimate. The government realizes that which is why this bill should be implemented so that people who might want to benefit from the ideas and advices of this bill could changed their lifestyle (if they want to).
We now live in a very modern world where in people are more liberal, critical and practical now. That change might be remorseful for some but one should face the reality. Not everybody is and will be Catholics and we should give that respect to someone regardless of their choice. This is the very sole purpose of having amendments that declares our freedom of speech, choice and press. The more this bill is prolonged the more the people will question the governments way of governance and the Churchs’ way of analogy and thinking about this particular issue.
However, one should realize it too that the reproductive health bill might encourage adversities like commitment issues but this could only happen when this bill will be abused. Hence, I think that once the bill is implemented the government should definitely be very strict about following what the bill says and does not say.
Another thing is that, we should change that mindset that whenever there are some things that do not go very well like-the industries in our country, poverty rate, education and health. We cannot fully blame the government and their corruption through this. The change should start within each and everybody in and outside our country. To get a bigger picture of what I had just said, think about seeing street children begging for money. Initially we would normally thing that “wow. Why is the government not doing anything about this?” but in a more in-depth analysis why blame the government right away? Are they the parents of these kids wandering around? Is not it the jobs of the parents to take care of the personal level of wellness of their kids? I say stop prolonging the agony of these people and let change occur, right here right now! THE RH BILL PROMOTES SOLUTION NOT HARM!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
I HAVE DECIDED!
I have decided! I am for the Reproductive Health Bill! Upon this venture of fully understand both sides of the controversial bill, before all these blog entries come to an end- I am a PRO. This especially when I came across this article on the internet that told the story of an incident that happened during a communion in church. Those who were in favor of the RH BILL was not given the chance to go about the process of communion. There were refused by the church to exercise this holy practice just because of their stand on the bill.
I find this awfully disappointing as they continue to show inappropriate behavior towards the reproductive health bill. The church’s actions to convince more people to go against the bill are manifested in a way that is unbecoming of them, that is disappointing in every level especially that they are (the bishops and priests) the people of God. I feel like the more they persuade people to do be against the reproductive health bill by their desperate ways of excommunicating the Catholics’ who do would result to an intense tension in their community.
It is already a fact that regardless of being a country that is predominantly catholic does not mean everybody is. With much understanding and research on this issue, the reasoning’s of the Church is becoming bothersome. It seems like as if they do not know what the word of God is truly saying. They defend themselves with verses that go “be fruitful and increase your number” in Genesis but only stops there. It further goes that God is saying multiply and increase your number, however make sure that you are able to prove the fundamental things your children will need. Meaning parents must be able to provide food, shelter and clothes for them.
With that let’s begin to ask ourselves, why are there so many street children? This is very evident that if you are in the Philippines one way or another you will definitely experience being asked for money by these poor children. Instead of going to school, playing around their respective homes and learning these kids are on the streets begging for money, sometimes even get drenched under the rain when the weather is on a rainy season and the parents do not do anything about it.
This is also why there are many cases of children who die or get into extreme accidents in and outside the house because at four years old they are taught how to cook for the family, carry boiling water in the house for cooking and other purposes. Where is the responsible parenthood enter the picture? More often than not, there would be parents too who would let their children provide the food on the table. These are just some of the extremes of the real problems in our country. I wish that more people especially the church will realize it that the reproductive health bill is not there to harm but PROTECT the welfare of the people in our country.
Source:
http://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/47649/catholic-parish-prohibits-rh-bill-supporters-from-receiving-communion
I find this awfully disappointing as they continue to show inappropriate behavior towards the reproductive health bill. The church’s actions to convince more people to go against the bill are manifested in a way that is unbecoming of them, that is disappointing in every level especially that they are (the bishops and priests) the people of God. I feel like the more they persuade people to do be against the reproductive health bill by their desperate ways of excommunicating the Catholics’ who do would result to an intense tension in their community.
It is already a fact that regardless of being a country that is predominantly catholic does not mean everybody is. With much understanding and research on this issue, the reasoning’s of the Church is becoming bothersome. It seems like as if they do not know what the word of God is truly saying. They defend themselves with verses that go “be fruitful and increase your number” in Genesis but only stops there. It further goes that God is saying multiply and increase your number, however make sure that you are able to prove the fundamental things your children will need. Meaning parents must be able to provide food, shelter and clothes for them.
With that let’s begin to ask ourselves, why are there so many street children? This is very evident that if you are in the Philippines one way or another you will definitely experience being asked for money by these poor children. Instead of going to school, playing around their respective homes and learning these kids are on the streets begging for money, sometimes even get drenched under the rain when the weather is on a rainy season and the parents do not do anything about it.
This is also why there are many cases of children who die or get into extreme accidents in and outside the house because at four years old they are taught how to cook for the family, carry boiling water in the house for cooking and other purposes. Where is the responsible parenthood enter the picture? More often than not, there would be parents too who would let their children provide the food on the table. These are just some of the extremes of the real problems in our country. I wish that more people especially the church will realize it that the reproductive health bill is not there to harm but PROTECT the welfare of the people in our country.
Source:
http://www.spot.ph/newsfeatures/47649/catholic-parish-prohibits-rh-bill-supporters-from-receiving-communion
Sunday, July 3, 2011
To the church: NOT EVERYBODY IS CATHOLIC!
"The longer the RH Bill is being argued over, the more that we are distracted from the real problem and wasting time instead of saving lives and helping our fellowmen. Here are the plain truths. Sobering and painful, aren't they? Do you now see why we need the RH Bill? At the end of the day, the bill simply equips you with information. Be responsible for the choices you make." - Nix Nicholas
I firmly support what she had just mentioned. In my own understanding, the Reproductive Health Bill is there for a reason, for a purpose that could ultimately be beneficial most especially for the unfortunate families. That statement I had just said might have several fallacies but let me explain myself furthermore. One of the root causes of over population in the country as they say is the lack of education- the lack of awareness of poor parents to know when and when not to plan having yet another child. If we have the Reproductive Health Bill passed as a law, it will most certainly help a lot of them. They will be taught how to go about family planning, use of contraceptives and etc.
What many do not take into consideration is that, once the Reproductive Health Bill has been passed it would only serve as an option for the parents. It is not like the government will go to the houses of each family and start demanding an ample amount of their time just to listen to them lecture about family planning. It will be the choice of the parents whether or not they would like to visit the centers in which the family planning lectures are being held.
The government recognizes that they will have no absolute control over the people, especially when it is regarding matters or concerns like these, which are very personal. However, it is still part of their job description to provide aids and the means for the people in the country they serve to make their lives better. For me, the government also recognizes that sex will exist with or without this bill and therefore the use of contraceptives are for those people who are not disciplined or just cannot completely get a hold of themselves and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The error enters the picture if the government tries to stop them from doing what they want to do because it will ultimately break the code of being in a democratic country.
Another thing is that, the church argue so much about this being a pro-abortion bill. But people should not just take a stand like that. Are they even aware that using condoms will prevent the sperm from meeting the egg? Because this is the case. They say that life starts once the sperm had met the egg however, with condoms this is prevented so that question is just thrown back to them. Sometimes, the church can just be very unreasonable regardless, they are still a good community however, I feel like now that I’m more on the pro-side of this issue the Church should acknowledge that NOT EVERYBODY IS A CATHOLIC!
Source:
http://storify.com/nixcnix/the-real-deal-facts-behind-rh-bill
I firmly support what she had just mentioned. In my own understanding, the Reproductive Health Bill is there for a reason, for a purpose that could ultimately be beneficial most especially for the unfortunate families. That statement I had just said might have several fallacies but let me explain myself furthermore. One of the root causes of over population in the country as they say is the lack of education- the lack of awareness of poor parents to know when and when not to plan having yet another child. If we have the Reproductive Health Bill passed as a law, it will most certainly help a lot of them. They will be taught how to go about family planning, use of contraceptives and etc.
What many do not take into consideration is that, once the Reproductive Health Bill has been passed it would only serve as an option for the parents. It is not like the government will go to the houses of each family and start demanding an ample amount of their time just to listen to them lecture about family planning. It will be the choice of the parents whether or not they would like to visit the centers in which the family planning lectures are being held.
The government recognizes that they will have no absolute control over the people, especially when it is regarding matters or concerns like these, which are very personal. However, it is still part of their job description to provide aids and the means for the people in the country they serve to make their lives better. For me, the government also recognizes that sex will exist with or without this bill and therefore the use of contraceptives are for those people who are not disciplined or just cannot completely get a hold of themselves and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. The error enters the picture if the government tries to stop them from doing what they want to do because it will ultimately break the code of being in a democratic country.
Another thing is that, the church argue so much about this being a pro-abortion bill. But people should not just take a stand like that. Are they even aware that using condoms will prevent the sperm from meeting the egg? Because this is the case. They say that life starts once the sperm had met the egg however, with condoms this is prevented so that question is just thrown back to them. Sometimes, the church can just be very unreasonable regardless, they are still a good community however, I feel like now that I’m more on the pro-side of this issue the Church should acknowledge that NOT EVERYBODY IS A CATHOLIC!
Source:
http://storify.com/nixcnix/the-real-deal-facts-behind-rh-bill
STRAIGHT TO THE POINT by: Mark Lian, fellow blogger.
For Mark Lian, a fellow blogger about the Reproductive Health Bill he presented reasons and facts about going straight to the point of the RH Bill. He’s idea’s are the following:
Let us go straight away to what, for me, is the most significant means presented by the bill to attain its end, significant from the point of view of understanding the presuppositions of the bill especially with regards to human dignity and human actions. What is this means or, let say for our present context, “provisions”? We are presented an option to choose between the natural method of birth control and the “modern” or artificial method, and these methods are to be made available by the State. (Liam, 2011)
Three things can be observed here: (1) the options are presented as if they exist on the same line of value, that both options advance economics and health; (2) the options are presented as if they are a matter of individual personal choice only, that a woman can procure ligation even without the consent of the husband; (3) the options are presented as if the sexual act is simply a pleasurable act, that discipline is not absolutely necessary in it (since one may use contraceptives and thereby may not exercise continence) to make it a truly human act. (Liam, 2011)
On the same line of value-- it seems to me that RHBP is trying to tell us that the artificial method is as effective a means as the natural method in advancing economic prosperity to this country and good health to its citizens. Three essential points should be made here: first, while it is true that both methods have effects to economics and health, economics and health are not the only areas of human life that can be affected by these methods unless we are prepared to say that human beings are reducible to being only material bodies with more complex desires than the brutes; what I mean here is that the bill stands on a materialist conception of man. Second point, if indeed man is more than an economic living being, meaning that there exists in him ‘spirituality’ that defines the humanness of his humanity, this humanness of his humanity must be the source and end of his activities, including sexual activities. Third point, if our activities do not have this humanness of our humanity as their source and end, then these activities-- in the final analysis-- destroy themselves along with their effects, their supposed to be ‘good’ effects. (Liam, 2011)
On Individual Personal Choice—We are being told that a method of birth control can be procured without spousal consent. Again, we are seeing here the same materialist interpretation of human relations, especially that of marriage. If ‘having children’ is a mutual and joint decision of the couple, why is ‘not having them’ an individual separate choice? This way of thinking is understandable from the point of view of the one who separates the conjugal act itself from its natural fecundity, who separates the conjugal act from human love, and human love from the person. What is missing here is the understanding that the profoundest, the deepest, and the highest dimension, the only dimension worthy of the person as a person is that of love, which is the giving of one’s self as a free gift to another self, a gift that calls for mutual self-giving as well as mutual acceptance. (Liam, 2011)
On Discipline is not Absolutely Necessary—The one who separates procreation from the conjugal act, the conjugal act from human love, and human love from the exigency of personhood, is also the one who cannot understand the need for discipline in human love. Discipline, however, is necessary for self-control or self-mastery, without which one cannot hold himself and give himself to another person, one cannot love. Moreover, we cannot imagine a peaceful and orderly State with citizens who are unable to control themselves—a certain amount of virtue is necessary for a true society of persons. (Liam, 2011)
The spirit of the bill, in my opinion, can be stated briefly this way: that man is only a material being who lives only for himself in the context of his uncontrollable passions. (Liam, 2011)
Source:
http://fightrhbill.blogspot.com/2011/06/spirit-of-rh-bill.html
Let us go straight away to what, for me, is the most significant means presented by the bill to attain its end, significant from the point of view of understanding the presuppositions of the bill especially with regards to human dignity and human actions. What is this means or, let say for our present context, “provisions”? We are presented an option to choose between the natural method of birth control and the “modern” or artificial method, and these methods are to be made available by the State. (Liam, 2011)
Three things can be observed here: (1) the options are presented as if they exist on the same line of value, that both options advance economics and health; (2) the options are presented as if they are a matter of individual personal choice only, that a woman can procure ligation even without the consent of the husband; (3) the options are presented as if the sexual act is simply a pleasurable act, that discipline is not absolutely necessary in it (since one may use contraceptives and thereby may not exercise continence) to make it a truly human act. (Liam, 2011)
On the same line of value-- it seems to me that RHBP is trying to tell us that the artificial method is as effective a means as the natural method in advancing economic prosperity to this country and good health to its citizens. Three essential points should be made here: first, while it is true that both methods have effects to economics and health, economics and health are not the only areas of human life that can be affected by these methods unless we are prepared to say that human beings are reducible to being only material bodies with more complex desires than the brutes; what I mean here is that the bill stands on a materialist conception of man. Second point, if indeed man is more than an economic living being, meaning that there exists in him ‘spirituality’ that defines the humanness of his humanity, this humanness of his humanity must be the source and end of his activities, including sexual activities. Third point, if our activities do not have this humanness of our humanity as their source and end, then these activities-- in the final analysis-- destroy themselves along with their effects, their supposed to be ‘good’ effects. (Liam, 2011)
On Individual Personal Choice—We are being told that a method of birth control can be procured without spousal consent. Again, we are seeing here the same materialist interpretation of human relations, especially that of marriage. If ‘having children’ is a mutual and joint decision of the couple, why is ‘not having them’ an individual separate choice? This way of thinking is understandable from the point of view of the one who separates the conjugal act itself from its natural fecundity, who separates the conjugal act from human love, and human love from the person. What is missing here is the understanding that the profoundest, the deepest, and the highest dimension, the only dimension worthy of the person as a person is that of love, which is the giving of one’s self as a free gift to another self, a gift that calls for mutual self-giving as well as mutual acceptance. (Liam, 2011)
On Discipline is not Absolutely Necessary—The one who separates procreation from the conjugal act, the conjugal act from human love, and human love from the exigency of personhood, is also the one who cannot understand the need for discipline in human love. Discipline, however, is necessary for self-control or self-mastery, without which one cannot hold himself and give himself to another person, one cannot love. Moreover, we cannot imagine a peaceful and orderly State with citizens who are unable to control themselves—a certain amount of virtue is necessary for a true society of persons. (Liam, 2011)
The spirit of the bill, in my opinion, can be stated briefly this way: that man is only a material being who lives only for himself in the context of his uncontrollable passions. (Liam, 2011)
Source:
http://fightrhbill.blogspot.com/2011/06/spirit-of-rh-bill.html
Saturday, July 2, 2011
WHAT DOES OUR PRESIDENT SAY ABOUT RH BILL?
It was initially presented on the news that President Noynoy Aquino was very fickle minded about his stand on the controversial issue of the Reproductive Health Bill which he likes to call the “Responsible Parenthood”. This was very much evident when the term “sa pula sa puti” was broadcasted by the media that came from his previous interviews about his stand on the bill.
During the Presidential Youth Forum that was honorably held in our school, De La Salle University the President had to give an answer, his final answer on whether he is genuinely for the reproductive health bill or against it. He uttered that he values that the people in our country would know important information on different kinds of family planning methods-Regardless, if it is the modern or the natural way. This in the sense that people of a democratic country would still be able to choose or utilize their free will. That statement he let go off made him become a pro on the Reproductive Health Bill, however he mentioned that there are still some areas in the bill that needs revisions which makes it a little confusing whether he is for it or against it. He further says that,
“There are provisions that I cannot support. I was mistakenly labeled as co-author of the bill. Actually I am listed as interpellator, and I am waiting for my opportunity. But having said that, I still think that this is a problem that we cannot bury our heads in the sand. Kailangan natin tugunan. Habang hindi inaasikaso ang problema, tuloy lalaki ang problema at tuloy ang pasakit sa taongbayan.”
In my understanding, PNoy as a catholic believer is torn a part. However, as a president of this country there are certain things that he ought to do for the best interest of the people that is why despite the big possibility that he might get excommunicated in his church, he still believes that the intentions of the reproductive health bill is a good solution and law for our country.
“Responsible parenthood basically says each parent should be reminded, ‘May dinala kayong anak sa mundong ito. Meron kayong obligasyon na sila’y paaralin, pakainin, patirahin ng maayos, damitan, at iba pa.’ Ano ang solusyon diyan? Meron po tayong educational campaign na ipapatupad.”
With these things that he said about the Reproductive Health Bill, he certainly was able to give an affirmative effect to the people listening to him in and outside the area. The people who are for the bill were very much encouraged however, he still felt distressed by the Catholic Church. He ends his speech by saying:
“I don’t care if the Catholic Church will abandon me because of my support for the RH Bill. I cannot allow a church-run state. The church teaches me that I will follow my conscience. My conscience tells me that we have an overpopulation problem. I have to address it; we need to control the population. We must ensure ful availability of contraceptives.”
source:
http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426276
RH BILL PROMOTES ORDER, it is a solution not pro ABORTION!
According to my sister, Violy Alipio RH BILL PROMOTES ORDER and therefore shall be passed on as a law.
Morally wrong because of the views of bishops, priests, and question? not everybody is catholic. Then how do we do about it? What about the non-Catholics? Therefore, the Catholics who are for it excommunicate them but they don't want this because they will lose their people in the church. Before the sperm goes to the egg it wont be fertilized. but the thing is the question of IF enters the picture. The RH bill brings order, and it will also control the number of babies here in the Philippines. problem enters with how many children babies poor people have, malnourish kids, lack of education, street children will be less.
If they are a lot how they would be given good nutrition, education and good welfare? we have so many problems without any solution but the RH bill is a solution! or a good effect on the lifestyle of the people in the coming generations. we're not overpopulated we just have a lot of poor kids coming from a poor family. if you are rich, like Henry sy 15 kids. Question will they be given good eduation? then he she is not a problem. poor people/families are the problem. then if rh bill is the way for them. rich family don't need governemnt to help them however, poor families do but then the government cannot help them. kailangan mga anak mo naalagaan mo according to the bible. issue of moral: who takes care of your kids? you don't take care of them? give them medicine? wait food on the streets? isn't that morally incorrect when you give birth to kids and then just let other people take care of them?? and the bible said "supilin" lumaki ng matino, respectable mutiply and supilin ito. grow up responsible but is this what we see with poor families who have many kids? YOU ARE ALREADY COMMITTING A MORAL SIN! sin is not by the numbers, irresponsible parents are. bring this back to them. moral issue where does it start? is when they started to have kids? or when they started to plan their families??
Its not just giving out contraceptives, lumaki kids you don't know how to explain sex, rh bill states that parents can explain sex but if they can't institution enters the picture. they will explain this to them. if teachers not enough to explain this to kids then go first. It also promotes, kids to be responsible. tamad na ayaw mag withdaw, its for them. don't deprive them of this kind of discipline affect us because if they grow in number we're the ones who will get affected too. CHAIN REACTION, if they are a lot we're the ones being affected. inate in ourselves that we ought to help, but we know that these kids have parents that should take care of them! and where is the problem coming form? government or parents? why do the parents leave their children alone. government should not be to blam because they parents allow them to do this. The government gets ipit in the picture. It's always the parents first before anyone else.
The government enters the picture because this is a PROBLEM now when they see that there are so many parents being irresponsible. illiteracy, malnutrition, inadequate moral intelligence, shows that being irresponsible parents are okay all these towards the children growing. ABUSE of children, 5 years old takes care of her 2-year-old sibling. can't play because mom works (naglalaba). Child abuses in the family, kids hold fire to cook rice, not safe for them. No child safety!
Morally wrong because of the views of bishops, priests, and question? not everybody is catholic. Then how do we do about it? What about the non-Catholics? Therefore, the Catholics who are for it excommunicate them but they don't want this because they will lose their people in the church. Before the sperm goes to the egg it wont be fertilized. but the thing is the question of IF enters the picture. The RH bill brings order, and it will also control the number of babies here in the Philippines. problem enters with how many children babies poor people have, malnourish kids, lack of education, street children will be less.
If they are a lot how they would be given good nutrition, education and good welfare? we have so many problems without any solution but the RH bill is a solution! or a good effect on the lifestyle of the people in the coming generations. we're not overpopulated we just have a lot of poor kids coming from a poor family. if you are rich, like Henry sy 15 kids. Question will they be given good eduation? then he she is not a problem. poor people/families are the problem. then if rh bill is the way for them. rich family don't need governemnt to help them however, poor families do but then the government cannot help them. kailangan mga anak mo naalagaan mo according to the bible. issue of moral: who takes care of your kids? you don't take care of them? give them medicine? wait food on the streets? isn't that morally incorrect when you give birth to kids and then just let other people take care of them?? and the bible said "supilin" lumaki ng matino, respectable mutiply and supilin ito. grow up responsible but is this what we see with poor families who have many kids? YOU ARE ALREADY COMMITTING A MORAL SIN! sin is not by the numbers, irresponsible parents are. bring this back to them. moral issue where does it start? is when they started to have kids? or when they started to plan their families??
Its not just giving out contraceptives, lumaki kids you don't know how to explain sex, rh bill states that parents can explain sex but if they can't institution enters the picture. they will explain this to them. if teachers not enough to explain this to kids then go first. It also promotes, kids to be responsible. tamad na ayaw mag withdaw, its for them. don't deprive them of this kind of discipline affect us because if they grow in number we're the ones who will get affected too. CHAIN REACTION, if they are a lot we're the ones being affected. inate in ourselves that we ought to help, but we know that these kids have parents that should take care of them! and where is the problem coming form? government or parents? why do the parents leave their children alone. government should not be to blam because they parents allow them to do this. The government gets ipit in the picture. It's always the parents first before anyone else.
The government enters the picture because this is a PROBLEM now when they see that there are so many parents being irresponsible. illiteracy, malnutrition, inadequate moral intelligence, shows that being irresponsible parents are okay all these towards the children growing. ABUSE of children, 5 years old takes care of her 2-year-old sibling. can't play because mom works (naglalaba). Child abuses in the family, kids hold fire to cook rice, not safe for them. No child safety!
Monday, June 27, 2011
The stand of a fellow classmate: EJ ZOLETA
Here goes a stand of my fellow classmate who is studying organizational communication. Her testimony is as follows:
“After a series of random interviews with students and after hearing their meaningful insights, finally, I am going to unveil my stand about the RH Bill. *drum roll* I am a Catholic. Maybe the Catholic Church would excommunicate me for this and I might go to hell in the afterlife, but I am PRO RH Bill. I’m not against morality but I’m against ignorance. I guess that the church is just making a controversy out of something that shouldn’t be controversial at all. I don’t see why the morality issue should be included here when at least everyone should be looking at the brighter side and see what RH bill has to offer to our unstable society.
With morality issues set aside, being a pro-RH bill doesn’t make me a murderer and it doesn’t necessarily mean that I am against life. As a matter of fact, I value life more than anything. Yes, everyone has the right to live but would the “person” enjoy his/her existence if the state is in a condition like this? Don’t worry, I can see the fallacy in my statement. But then there’s nothing wrong with looking at the near future. First, we are over populated. Artificial contraceptives, on the other hand, may not be the best solution to it but at least it could lessen the problem. Second, this act of using contraceptives should be not regarded as abortion. Abortion is a different thing. Using contraceptives in my point of view is much more effective than natural family planning. Third, teenagers are getting pregnant. Sex education is a must for it will inform them a lot of things. They will also be guided. People should be well-informed about this so that they will be knowledgeable and responsible for their every action. Fourth, the rights of the women are being distorted; they should be able to do what they want because it’s their choice because it is their body, our body. And Fifth, I am pro because I have the right to say yes, to what I think is right and no, to what will lead me and my fellow citizens at risk.
I value life and I value others life’ as well. Maybe some could afford to buy condoms, pills etc., but some cannot afford to have one. Some have access to proper education, some are ignorant. I think we all need to see what’s happening around and not only consider what’s best for ourselves. If the Church fears that Christians might be extinct because population will be controlled and nobody will be on their side and give donations, they may have to re-consider things and put aside morality issues.
In my point of view, this act would be for the betterment of our country. For a healthy living lifestyle.
But then again, no one knows what the effect of this RH bill would be, if implemented. Would it really resolve the problems that our country is facing now? Or would it be just another neglected bill?
Let’s hope for the best.”
“After a series of random interviews with students and after hearing their meaningful insights, finally, I am going to unveil my stand about the RH Bill. *drum roll* I am a Catholic. Maybe the Catholic Church would excommunicate me for this and I might go to hell in the afterlife, but I am PRO RH Bill. I’m not against morality but I’m against ignorance. I guess that the church is just making a controversy out of something that shouldn’t be controversial at all. I don’t see why the morality issue should be included here when at least everyone should be looking at the brighter side and see what RH bill has to offer to our unstable society.
With morality issues set aside, being a pro-RH bill doesn’t make me a murderer and it doesn’t necessarily mean that I am against life. As a matter of fact, I value life more than anything. Yes, everyone has the right to live but would the “person” enjoy his/her existence if the state is in a condition like this? Don’t worry, I can see the fallacy in my statement. But then there’s nothing wrong with looking at the near future. First, we are over populated. Artificial contraceptives, on the other hand, may not be the best solution to it but at least it could lessen the problem. Second, this act of using contraceptives should be not regarded as abortion. Abortion is a different thing. Using contraceptives in my point of view is much more effective than natural family planning. Third, teenagers are getting pregnant. Sex education is a must for it will inform them a lot of things. They will also be guided. People should be well-informed about this so that they will be knowledgeable and responsible for their every action. Fourth, the rights of the women are being distorted; they should be able to do what they want because it’s their choice because it is their body, our body. And Fifth, I am pro because I have the right to say yes, to what I think is right and no, to what will lead me and my fellow citizens at risk.
I value life and I value others life’ as well. Maybe some could afford to buy condoms, pills etc., but some cannot afford to have one. Some have access to proper education, some are ignorant. I think we all need to see what’s happening around and not only consider what’s best for ourselves. If the Church fears that Christians might be extinct because population will be controlled and nobody will be on their side and give donations, they may have to re-consider things and put aside morality issues.
In my point of view, this act would be for the betterment of our country. For a healthy living lifestyle.
But then again, no one knows what the effect of this RH bill would be, if implemented. Would it really resolve the problems that our country is facing now? Or would it be just another neglected bill?
Let’s hope for the best.”
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