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Showing posts with label Philippine Religious Beliefs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philippine Religious Beliefs. Show all posts
Monday, January 2, 2012
Muslim rebels take another expatriate
Friday, February 18, 2011
Critical thinking in the Philippines
The Philippines is for the most part a country of uneducated persons whom are exposed to a limited range of beliefs. Religion is well-entrenched, so there is little questioning of religion. That is not to say you cannot have a discussion based on reason; its just not very often that you get that far. A great many pastors have a knowledge of philosophy, but its generally only enough to rationalise their existing beliefs. Seldom does rational discussion reach a level where a person is willing to repudiate god. The reason is that most atheists think that Christians, indeed most theists, are open to a logical refutation of their values. They are seldom able to do this because their beliefs are not founded on reason, but rather intrinsicism. That is not to say they give no credence to rationality; the problem is that they give greater value to intrinsicism.
If you are interested in atheism and critical thinking, you can view the contents of my website, or you can purchase one of my books when they become available, or you can join this Philippine based group which are advancing critical thinking and atheism. I have no knowledge of this group, so I am always interested to know how you get on. The reality is that the Philippines is a mix of Asian and Western values, so the respect for logic can be a little superficial, as I found with one admirer or Ayn Rand in the Philippines. Values are deep-seated. There is a great deal of depth underpinning your values, which even philosophers struggle to grasp. This is why philosophers have failed to have much impact on people over the years. They have failed to develop a values system which has resonated with people. This is what I intend to deliver in coming years. In the meantime, if you are in the Philippines, visit this group of critical thinkers. Sadly, you will hardly learn to think critically from your parents or your educational institution, nor from the media, whom I routinely refute. If you are yet to be convinced that there is no God, I would encourage you to visit my blog on religion. In due course I will release books on such topics which will describe my values in a more coherent and comprehensive fashion. You can visit my shopping cart when the time comes.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Religion in the Philippines
You can't breathe in the Philippines without seeing a statue or ediface of Jesus or Mary. For people who are 'truly blessed' you might wonder why they are so poor. Well they seem happy besides, except when they run out of money. Then there is the requirement to run to OFWs abroad to ask for a loan, which seldom gets repaid. 'Sorry bro, its been a bad week. Too much gambling and drinking. Thanks for the proceeds. All had a good time'. Quite often its the wife working abroad and the husband drinking, gambling and playing around. Not everyone mind you. Just wondering who owns these caricatures of Christ. Will the owner please put up his hand! Would the all knowing, all powerful Jesus please extend these people a loan. Sorry, but even the church can't seem to get enough. Churches around the world pay no tax, yet they still can't seem to get enough. The Saviour is short on change.
We might wonder whether we are expected to take responsibility for living. Ok. But should that not extend to ethics as well. Should we not develop our own philosophy without being extorted by Jesus. Anyway, I just wanted to celebrate the burning down of a church in Bohol some years ago. It made me wonder what their grievance was. I can't help thinking it was justified. Maybe I am remiss and it was 'natural causes'. God truly does work in mysterious ways. More paradoxical than mysterious because I see a great many churches burnt to the ground as I travel around the country. Wouldn't it be more suitable for the myth if that church near San Fernando was spared the ravages of the volcanic eruption of Mt Pinotubo about 20 years ago. I of course have a great deal to say on the ethics of religion. See my blog Religidiculous. Both hard concepts to swallow. :)
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