secularism
What Does an Atheist Feel Listening to Christmas Songs?
What Does an Atheist Feel Listening to Christmas Songs? by Glemir Sordilla Bacolod City You know you are a Filipino when the “-ber” months come in and you wake up to “whenever I see girls and boys selling lanterns on the streets,” iconic lyrics from Jose Mari Chan’s song. No, I am not kidding. […]
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How Too Much Religiosity Can be Dangerous in Times of Calamities
How Too Much Religiosity Can be Dangerous in Times of Calamities by Joshua Villalobos Bacolod City “It is their fault because they didn’t leave.” “They deserve that; They should have evacuated.” These are the common lines of victim-blaming that circulate after a strong typhoon or a serious calamity happens. The concept of leavers […]
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My Disaster Survival Kit
My Disaster Survival Kit by Shawn Evans V. Quiming Malolos City, Bulacan How well prepared are you for a disaster? Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you our survival kit. This was prepared by my cousin two years ago. It contains all the basic supplies to help us in case an emergency happens. […]
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3 Misconceptions in Raising an Unschooled, Secular Child
3 Misconceptions in Raising an Unschooled, Secular Child by Jong Poblador Dumaguete City He turned 12 last June. He makes the best oatmeal cookies, talks to his imaginary friend named Fred, crazy hooked on Internet memes…and oh, he’s got long hair (way up to his waist!). His name is Jad, he is un-schooled and […]
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Science that Promotes Secularism
Science that Promotes Secularism by Junelie Anthony Velonta Dumaguete City Science is a gateway to many amazing things. From the days of the ancient Greeks when science was irremovable from rhetoric to the modern world combatting the Corona Virus pandemic, science has helped and is continuing to help us understand the world. For the […]
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17, 2020 Cubao, Quezon City Yearly, every 17th of May, we are observing an event that raises awareness of LGBTQ+ Rights which is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. And amidst of us facing this pandemic crisis , we are today celebrating the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. However we all know that […]
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Humanista Ako!
Written by Arlene Esdrelon Murillo May 6, 2020 Mandaue City, Cebu Humanista ako ! Yan ang palagi mong sinasambit ng buong tapang at taas-noo mo pa itong ipinagsasabi sa lahat ng iyong mga kakilala. Na wari bang isang karangalan sa iyo ang mapabilang sa kanilang pangkat . Ngunit paano mo nga ba mapanindigan ang iyong pagiging HUMANISTA sa panahon ngayun ng NCOV na gusto mo tumulong. Alam mo kaya ang ang bigat ng responsibilidad ng pagiging Humanista. Kagaya ngayon, nasa kalagitaan tayo ng krisis, ni hindi natin alam kung kailan matapos tapos ang labanan na ito. Nasaan ka na ba ngayon bilang Humanista, ano ba […]
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HAPI in Attendance: A Workshop on Protecting LGBTQ+ Families Under the Current Legal Framework
HAPI in Attendance: A Workshop on Protecting LGBTQ+ Families Under the Current Legal Framework by Dee Bulaclac February 15, 2020 UP College of Law Diliman, Quezon City An invitation was sent to HAPI a few weeks ago to attend a seminar which aimed to arm LGBTQ+ individuals and their families with appropriate legal knowledge so […]
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Staying Sane in 2020
Staying Sane in 2020 Michael Sherman Dade City, Florida As the New Year approaches, I always reflect on the past year, the good, the bad and the ugly and the possibilities for the New Year. This year is no different . . . but then again, maybe it is. One thing that stands […]
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Seriously, why are you still a Catholic?
In times when I get into conversations with Catholic friends about the controversies hounding the Church — as a recap, the list goes from Inquisitions to child rape to cultural genocide — they’re quick to denounce the controversies. Over the years, I’ve been told many variations of “As a Catholic, I abhor it.” Now it’s […]
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