Separation Of Church And State? We Have That?

At least it says so in our constitution.

The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines declares: The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable. (Article II, Section 6), and, No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed. No religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political rights. (Article III, Section 5).

That's what I got from Wikipedia (I so love that site).

So there is a separation of church and state. At least in theory. But in our case it seems that religion has more to say on our country than you might think.

The Catholic Bishops Conference is one of those influential religious groups that can turn the tide against any politician. Woe be to any politician that goes against the DON'Ts of the Catholic Church.

That's like political suicide right there.

Why? Because even if it's a policy that is beneficial to the people, if it's covered by one of the don'ts of the Catholic Church it's a big NO. And let me emphasize: EVEN IF IT'S FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE.

Which makes me wonder: how come the church only has don'ts. Don't they have any do's? Are they so wrapped up against not doing anything that they forgot to do anything?

What is there solution? Do they even have one? I bet if you ask them what you should do to feed your family because you have 12 kids and the reason you have 12 kids is because your weren't allowed to do family planning by using contraceptives they won't have a clue.

I suppose it's because they are celibate - that explains all those sex cases against the church - ooops that's a topic for another day.

But back to the point - religion, in this case the church, is not really separate from the the state.

And we only delude ourselves if we believe that bullshit.

So come this election the church will be out in full force to destroy those politicians who are honestly trying to do what's good for the people even if it means going against the church's don'ts.

I say good luck to them and I hope they win despite that.