Religion mixed with politics is always a dangerous concoction. Properly channeled, the lethal combination is a double-edged sword that can curtail the truth and hurt the innocent. Doubtless many will deny this apparent fact, but our history tells us otherwise - there is no getting away from religion’s influence in my country and elsewhere - there is no getting away from reality: religious lobby is not only felt but often ruthlessly implemented.
When Manila Mayor Lito Atienza forced the city-funded health institutions to ban the UN/DOH supported birth control, I assumed that it is not because he is concerned with the health of his uterus. I assumed Atienza did so because he chairs the Catholic Church sponsored Pro-life”….. <Via Basangpanaginip>
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