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The battle is raging- is anyone left to man the battlefronts?

August 11, 2011 By fwadmin Leave a Comment

Dear Pro-Life Friends,

It was announced that the CCP Board had decided to close down that ‘blasphemous’ exhibit. This came after mounting protests from religious and lay persons and organizations and after Malacanang finally decided to call the attention of the board members who are its subordinates.

President Aquino emphasized that the “CCP is funded by public money and should be in the service of the people.” He was then quoted to have said that  “when you insult the beliefs of most of the people, where is that service.”

This is a significant statement from the President on the use of public funds and on the respect for the beliefs of most of the people. The sincerity of this position will be put to a crucial test in the coming days. Let’s see how consistently he applies it when the RH bill finally reaches his desk for his action!

Cardinal Rosales himself did not let this serious affront to our religion and culture pass and  urged the laity to action. He was quoted to have said: “The lay persons should rise up, especially the parents, teachers and institutions. I hope you don’t allow this to be done to your children. I leave it to you to act.” He added that the exhibit “is highly offensive and not the act of a good man” and  “is offensive and is disrespectful to God.” He asked: “Can he (Cruz) do that to his own father (or) to (national hero Jose) Rizal?… you will never do that to somebody you respect (like) your parents or to a hero like Jose Rizal. Why did you do that to the Son of God?”

The CCP Board appeared adamant and explained that the closure was not a result of the protests but to protect the exhibit in view of the threats hurled against it. It was also announced that the planned lawsuit against the CCP and the artist will continue because the “Christian nation has been offended.”

Whatever the reason for the closure or whatever the outcome of the lawsuit may be, will neither  affirm nor nullify who we really and truly are. The experience has struck at the very core of our being and has brought out the values, the rights and the principles  that we stand for and treasure as human persons and as a people. It has galvanized us to rise up, ever more brave, courageous and vigilant because our very being as human persons and our identity as Filipinos are at stake. CCP is much too small a battlegound. The battle is raging — is anyone left to man the battlefronts?

The Pro-Life group has called for a rally today (August 10) at the CCP from 3:00 – 6:00pm. It is meant to be an “act of reparation,” not of retaliation.

As always, charity, peace and sobriety define our ways. Victors are magnanimous in battle. And why not, truth always wins out!

Thank you, and  best wishes.

Girlie Noche

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