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Religion and Hypocrisy In The Philippines Part II

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In my previous article I began discussing the charges of hypocrisy in the Philippines. I’ve had smug and derogatory comments on this site a few times from people that condemn the Philippines for religious hypocrisy.  The article became long and involved so I have broken it up into more than one article. You can read part…

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Religion And Charges of Hypocrisy In The Philippines

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n the lives of many Filipino, religion is important. The country is said to be about 80% catholic. It feel more like 99% in the areas I frequent.  At the same time, I hear many of those interested of living in the Philippines bringing up hypocrisy.  They often scoff at the idea that Filipino are a religious people….

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Contraception Controversy

Contraception is a subject of heated debate among Filipino. The debate can be used by expats and interested observers to gain insight into the culture of the Philippines.

Good Friday

Christ Crucifixion Remembered

Good Friday in the Philippines is like Christmas in the US. The big difference is that it is not a joyous holiday like Christmas. It would be closer to heads held in shame. Why not, God came to earth and how did we react, we killed Him!

It is a widely observed holiday in the Philippines. Nearly all businesses are closed for Good Friday. Jollibee’s closes one day a year and that day is Good Friday. In The Philippines, people are even crucified on Good Friday. They do stop short of death. Others subject themselves to self flagellation. The Catholic Church frowns on such practices but most Filipino hold these people in high esteem.. I hold them in high esteem too. I don’t think what they do is necessary but I admire their conviction.

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Churches of The Philippines

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I am trying to visit at least one Church in the Philippines each month and take pictures of it. Then display them on my Cebu Experience site. I hope to expand this to all of the Philippines one of these days, when I do, I’ll post the pictures here.

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