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Monday, April 21, 2003
Church goes on criticizing reproductive bill
By Lizanilla J. Amarga
THE Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro on Sunday launched another campaign against House Bill 4110 and Senate Bill 2325, which is also known as the proposed Reproductive Health Care Act.
Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro Jesus Tuquib signed another pastoral letter that criticizes the bill.
He said despite the recent changes and other various modifications the bill went through in Congress, the proposed act is still anti-life, can destroy a happy marriage and will tear apart families.
Meanwhile, Reverend Renato Lomongsod also supported Archbishop Tuquib.
"Yes, there is such a thing as separation between Church and State pero ang Simbahan mang-hilabot na kung kini makadaut na sa kinabuhi ug moralidad sa tao (but the Church will intervene whenever issues on life and the morality of the people is at stake)."
The Archbishop Tuquib's letter was read all over the archdiocese's hundreds of churches during their respective mass celebrations yesterday.
Text messaging
It was the second letter to that of his earlier one dated Dec. 16, 2002. This time the Archbishop has outlined more activities to rally together all voices who are joining the Church in opposing this proposed reproductive health care act for more strength.
He has initiated an "Anti-HB 4100 Rally" slated this coming Sunday from 1:00 5:00 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Gym, Barangay Macasandig this city.
He has also called on all the faithful to now start praying that the bill will not be passed into law during its second reading in Congress scheduled this April 29.
Archbishop Tuquib didn't stop there but is now hoping to bring the Church'es strong opposition to the bill to as many cellular phones as possible through text messaging technology.
This as he is now further urging everyone to join the "Text Brigade" against HB 4110 by sending "Text: Protect Life, Marriage and the Family: Pray for the disapproval of HB 4110. Pls Pass." to their friends, relatives and acquaintances their aversion to the bill.
"Uban ang akong panalangin sa Adlaw sa Pagkabanhaw ang akong pagsupak sa HB 4110. Si Kristo nga nabanhaw ug ang iyang Balaang Inahan uban kanato niining pakigbisog alang sa Kinabuhi, Gugma ug Pag-alagad sa Diyos na Makagagahom," his letter reads. (With my blessing for this Day of Ressurection is my opposition to this HB 4110. Christ Resurrected along with His Holy Mother is with us in our fight for life, love and in service to God All Powerful).
Parents' accountability
Archbishop Tuquib said though HB 4110 and SB 2325 has undergone some changes in its provisions it is still anti-life, can destroy a happy marriage and will torn apart families.
"Bisan tuod adunay mga kausaban nga gisulat paghimo labot sa pipila ka probisyones sa HB 4110, nagpabilin gihapon sa explanatory note sa mga magbabalaod ang nagpahingpit nga pagsuporta sa aborsyon," his letter reads. (Even if there are changes in some of the provisions of HB 4110, the legislators' explantory note still confirms their strong support for abortion).
Archbishop Tuquib cited how the bill still provides that all young people between ages 13 to 24 years old now have the right to go into "safe premarital sex" and to determine whether the child they are bearing will be aborted or not.
And those who prohibit them from exercising these "reproductive rights" in whatever way, even if it be there very own parents, can face imprisonment from one day to six months and a fine of P20,000.
"Ang katungod ug tulubagon sa mga ginikanan sa pag-amuma, pagmatuto ug pag-giya sa ilang mga anak pinasubay sa ilang gituohang relihiyon ug moralidad, gipaka-walay pulos ug giwala na," his letter reads. (The right and accountability of the parents to care, mold and guide their children in accordance to the religion and morality they believed in is now without worth and totally erased).
It can kill
Moreover, Archbishop Tuquib said HB 4110 and SB 2325 are not only geared in supporting but also in urging the use of contraceptives.
He quoted scientific studies which reveal that contraceptive pills, depo-provera and intra-uterine devices (IUDs) can cause cancer, high blood, heart problems and even cause spontaneous abortion.
"Sa hinali o sa hinayhinay nga paagi, ang kontraseptibo makapatay sa inahan ug sa bata sa iyang sabakan. Timan-i nga adunay panahon nga ang inahan magmabdos bisag siya nagagamit ug pills o IUD. Hinumdoman nato ang ikalimang sugo sa Diyos- Ayaw pagpatay," he said. (In an instant or through a gradual process, contraceptives can kill both the mother and child in her womb. Remember that there are even times when the mother who is pregnant still uses pills or IUD. Remember the fifth Commandment of God- Thou shall not kill).
Archbishop Tuquib said all laws should be based on God's will and it should be for the welfare of all.
He said all laws should be crafted to improve the dignity of man who is made in the image and likeness of God (Gen 1:27, Ps 8) and who is the Temple of the Holy Spirit (2 Cor 6:16).
(April 21, 2003 issue)
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