Bishop Oscar Cruz and the Roman Catholic Church

[dacs]

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The Catholic Church promote backwards society, creationism over evolution.. dissaproval of birth control, etc..

This guy's idea of a joke is indeed laughable. This is a joke, right?

It's not? Well, then this guy has no respect for facts. The two richest countries of Europe are Luxembourg and Ireland - both of which are Catholic countries, like the Philippines.

This stable, high-income economy - in between France, Belgium, and Germany - features solid growth, low inflation, and low unemployment. The industrial sector, initially dominated by steel, has become increasingly diversified to include chemicals, rubber, and other products. Growth in the financial sector, which now accounts for about 22% of GDP, has more than compensated for the decline in steel. Most banks are foreign-owned and have extensive foreign dealings. Agriculture is based on small family-owned farms. The economy depends on foreign and cross-border workers for more than 30% of its labor force. Although Luxembourg, like all EU members, has suffered from the global economic slump, the country enjoys an extraordinarily high standard of living.

(source : http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/...s/lu.html#Econ)

Ireland is a small, modern, trade-dependent economy with growth averaging a robust 7% in 1995-2004. Agriculture, once the most important sector, is now dwarfed by industry and services. Industry accounts for 46% of GDP, about 80% of exports, and 29% of the labor force. Although exports remain the primary engine for Ireland's growth, the economy has also benefited from a rise in consumer spending, construction, and business investment. Per capita GDP is 10% above that of the four big European economies and the second highest in the EU behind Luxembourg. Over the past decade, the Irish Government has implemented a series of national economic programs designed to curb price and wage inflation, reduce government spending, increase labor force skills, and promote foreign investment. Ireland joined in circulating the euro on 1 January 2002 along with 11 other EU nations.

(source : http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/...s/ei.html#Econ)

[dacs]

the catholic church is as usual frightened to lose their control on the people. PRO CHOICE ko..We haev the right to our own choice..The church are just guarding there own interests...

Can't you hear yourself? You are pro-choice. You believe it is fine to be that. You are guarding your own interest. Yet, when others do guard their own interest, why would you not allow them to do the same? They have the right to their own choice, right?

They are just taking an advantage of the situation..Like any good general in battle. Atack your oponent at its weakst and right now GMA is dfending attacks on all fronts. mainly the political and moral and personal.Each side trying to gain and avantage over the other.

From your side of the fence, what 'gains' can the Catholic Church take from this political circus? Please show how you arrived to this conclusion.

These people can't even work together since they have a common enemy.

Do they really? And who/what is that?

That is because ecah of these groups have there own personal agenda. The catholic church are just diverting attention from all of the scandals they are facing. They are rapidly loosing credebility in the eyes of the filipino people.

Where did you get that information? Here in Cebu, we are experiencing a new springtime for the Church. There is an increase of participation in every aspect of parochial activities. There is a growing number of parishioners who are recognizing the importance of learning how to defend the Catholic faith and to study the art of apologetics.

They should stick to what they do best and that is guide the people sprititually and leave the politics to politicians.

They do, and unfortunately you don't like it.

[Bolshoi]

No offense on the religious group, as stated on our Philippine constitution.

There must be a separation of church and state. In this case let the senate

handle the situation. There must be a due process for this case. As Jokker

Arroyo said just this week, tamad ang oposition. If they can't submit the

evidence then this is only an aligation. I'm not in favor of PGMA but the way

i see it, it's not fair for her as our national leader.

There must be a due process to impeach the president if proven?

[HoundedbyHeaven]

so mao nangusog sad sila nga mo-resign na si GMA? noted...hehe conservative kaayo ang RC mao di sad ta moasenso juz like other catholic countries... tsk tsk tsk

You know I have reservations for that because some first-world and second-world Catholic countries have became anything but Catholic. Some have rejected the Church's teaching on the Sanctity of Human Life.

But I'm glad Italy responded to the call of Pope Benedict XVI just recently.

[mannyamador]

The Catholic Church promote backwards society, creationism over evolution.. dissaproval of birth control, etc..

This is one of the most ignorant and unsubstantiated statements I have ever encountered! What garbage!

The Church does NOT teach creationism. Some protestant sects perhaps do, but not the Catholic Church! Where in the world did you get this nutty idea? You really should try to get your facts straight before you make such wacky accusations.

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[Bolshoi]

I believe, birth control is one of the factor why we are poor. We are over populated. F.Y.I mga bro' there are approximately 84 million plus filipinos living on this country right now. Based on statistics. Wala panay labot sa bag-o gipanganak every hour. How could you expect to have a progressive country where in consumer are bigger than supplies.

The government should act on this issue before its too late!

[polie]

how bro?...i mean give contraceptives on all of the families in the urban area wherein the parents have no work and the result is large quantity of family?...give family planning seminars?...i don't think bro there are ways kay perti man gud gahia sa ulo ana and you can blame them also coz as i said walay trabaho so tendency is anha lang permi sa balay...I think much better is employment opportunities....MAYBE...heheh....

hay sad to say that our country has no chance anymore....huhuhuhu....

[HoundedbyHeaven]

I believe, birth control is one of the factor why we are poor. We are over populated. F.Y.I mga bro' there are approximately 84 million plus filipinos living on this country right now. Based on statistics. Wala panay labot sa bag-o gipanganak every hour. How could you expect to have a progressive country where in consumer are bigger than supplies. The government should act on this issue before its too late!

The gold resource of the Philippines is enough to sustain three times its present population and I'm just talking about gold alone, I haven't cited the other types of resources this country sits on top. Overpopulation is a myth. Exploitation and corruption from outside and within is what drives poverty in this country.

[Bolshoi]

The gold resource of the Philippines is enough to sustain three times its present population and I'm just talking about gold alone, I haven't cited the other types of resources this country sits on top. Overpopulation is a myth. Exploitation and corruption from outside and within is what drives poverty in this country.
Usa lang na 'bro as i've said. Daghan mka contribute that will result to poverty. Agree ko ana, corruption jud ang top priority dapat e tackle sa gov. if ma wala na ni am sure mu asenso na ta.

[bad donkey!]

kana si Bishop Oscar Cruz....nagpasikat ra na sa iyang kaulgalingon..Wla naman siya lain mahunahunaan nga ma well known siya.mao na nag inani na siya...Nangambisyon na siya macardinal..AND THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE! Everything that is goin on in our country is all about personal gain..Gipatay man gani ni Aguinaldo si Bonofacio para siya ang ma presedente.HA! History repeats itself... UITS ALL ABOUT MONEY BABY!!!!!!!MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!MONEY! MOOOOOOOOONEY!!