Child marriages occur in the Philippines and we must continue the fight against it
When I was 13, I remember being in a hurry to become 18, so that I can be tall and charming, just like my older cousins who were in college.…
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Unpacking the ignorant statements from the SOGIE Bill hearing
Yesterday, there was a Senate hearing where politicians, religious groups, and pro-LGBT advocates were present to discuss the passage of the SOGIE Equality Bill. As usual, it was a frustrating…
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You can be religious while supporting the LGBTQ+ community
The topic of religion always comes up when talking about the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Devout followers would often quote the Bible to try and prove that homosexuality is a “sin”—yes, we see this even in our “gay-friendly” country.
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The harmful implications of “praying the gay away”
You might have heard of the phrase “praying the gay away.” If you haven’t, it’s commonly used to describe what Christian groups would do to make a person straight. Because,…
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Pope Francis’ stand on homosexuality is just a small step for the Catholic church
Religion is a tricky topic to talk about but let’s keep our minds open as we discuss homosexuality and the Roman Catholic Church. According to The New York Times, “The…
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Why Does Religion Assign So Much Guilt Over Sex?
This column may contain strong language, sexual content, adult humor, and other themes that may not be suitable for minors. Parental guidance is strongly advised. Religion is credited with many…
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It’s Been Decided: Iglesia Ni Cristo Will Vote For Duterte and Marcos
If there’s anything that stresses people out more than deciding who their next president will be, it’s finding out who the religious sect Iglesia Ni Cristo will vote for as…
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Why I Am Letting My Daughter Choose Her Religion
Every week, Preen tackles motherhood sans the rose-tinted glasses. Our columnists L. Juliano, Marla Darwin, Monica Eleazar-Manzano, and Rossana Unson tell their personal experiences like it is—at times frustrating, oftentimes confusing, but always enlightening. “When…
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