I can't take it anymore! I often hear many objections about the very sensual RH Bill but I just keep mum with a sticky tag: "no comment". This is really so popular issue in the Philippines today. Why? What's with RH Bill that irritates people especially the conservative church leaders, to specify the Roman Catholic which dominates in the Philippines?
When I decided to write about it, my first step was to read the available articles I have which I utilized long time ago because I know it's hard to say something without justifiable basis. Further, I also considered the posts I've read in the social networkings (Facebook, Twitter, among others) and the chitchats of my neighborhood.
Is It Better?
In the July- September 2010 news articles, I have learned that RH Bill was principally authored by a Rep. Edcel Lagman (the latest I've read is RH Bill 5043). For some to know his (Rep. Lagman) prime purposes of passing the RH Bill 17 which was filed in previous congresses but was never passed into law, the following are extracted:
1. To uphold and promote respect for life, informed choice, birth spacing and responsible parenthood in conformity with internationally recognized human rights standards; and
2. To guarantee universal access to medically- safe, legal and quality reproductive health care services and relevant information even as it prioritizes the needs of women and children.
By just understanding the above- quoted statements, you would not cease to support it because it has an ideal vision which will expectantly end up to the improvement of such principles and propositions. Am I right? This RH Bill doesn't present an anti- life concept considering it promotes both natural and artificial family planning methods.
In addition, RH Bill is based on the premise that country's population growth impedes economic development and ejaculates poverty. Reality check, who can't afford to raise their family soundly? Well, basically, they are those who belong to the below poverty line level. It has been underscored that most concerns regarding this lie on the poorest of the poor since most of the well- to- do and elite families aren't economically (the problem is economical in nature) affected Filipinos. Only a very little percentage of them know what's really the meat of RH Bill. And not even one of them tried to uncover the big ideas for the reason that there are a lot more to think of than having RH Bill at hand. One thing, did the church propose better plans instead of accepting entirely the RH Bill? Will they hand- in- hand support and extend help to the poor if the problem gets worst? If so, I'd be overjoyed.
Moreover, reduction of population growth simply gives a big possibility to the RH Bill. It's not because I'm anti- life but because I want everyone to have a quality life. In the Bottomline show (ABS- CBN) of Boy Abunda last Saturday, Rep. Hontiveros proudly promote RH Bill as it will aid and assist ameliorate the lives of the bending over backwards Filipino people. She added that it's about a matter of choice since everyone is free to decide what to use (not to mention her natural planning method). Just imagine a life where you can send your kids to school and sustain all their needs, would that be a bad dream if we pursue this controversial bill? Eventually, people could taste a different kind of life other than yesterday. RH Bill is good for the people as it would hand over and implement beneficial services which the government would fully support. But the question is, are we certain of its effectiveness?
Or Is It Bitter?
Tracking down the bitter and stern comments who disliked the proposed RH Bill are provided as follows:
Archbishop Cruz said that PNoy is “anti-Christian” and poles apart from his mother Cory.
Castro said that the Church was hurt more than disappointed with Mr. Aquino's statement (Government might provide assistance to such bill if passed into law).
Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales said that you don’t have to dictate on morals. Morals are guided of course by the Word of God, by the Lord Jesus Christ [but] it cannot be legislated.
Morally speaking, I agree to these comments. It's about walking and working with God. If you know how important life is, therefore, you would not attest to the RH Bill because you have been taught how valuable a single life is. In advertising such bill to the nation, you actually condemn your love with life because you hamper the right of the child to be born even if he/ she doesn't know what kind of life he/ she would have on earth. Along with it, CBCP says end the contraceptive mentality and favor the perpetuation of our uprooted moral values.
Not long ago, I have read posts in Facebook that a priest questioned church- goers (I guess, pro- RH Bill) about their presence in the mass. To me, this controversial issue should not be brought along the corridors of mass celebration since everyone has still its own right. Whatever his/ her decision and stand with regards to RH Bill, it doesn't mean he/ she loses his/ her faith to God even if other say he/ she advocate "anti- life". After all, you have a choice what method to apply in your life.
Instead of over reacting, let's (church) enlighten the people why the church stand firmly with anti- RH Bill agenda. Let the farthest location in the Philippines be informed that the arguable bill doesn't make a very good sense for it is not parallel with the teachings of Christ.
Which is which?
I just plea that anti- and pro- RH Bill educate the Filipino people why they should support or not the soonest possible time and not just having national publicity because of personal and political interest. Plus, learn to figure- out what's really better for the 103 million Filipinos by 2015? We must not just leave problems. Rather, let's come up with exceptional and quality solutions to the problems faced by the nation.
So, Is RH Bill better or bitter?
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