On the RH bill

Because I think it's about time I publicly confess my thoughts on the RH bill.. This is not to spite anyone or to gain recognition or praise.. This is just to share the possibly similar sentiments of some.. And because I am deeply saddened by the ignorance and the narrow-minded of some..

To set the record straight, I am a practicing Christian and I am very much pro-life.. I believe that abortion is murder unless it is necessary to save the life of the mother.. I believe that the act of sexual intercourse is sacred and should be shared by two people who are bound by law and their commitment before the church and God.. I believe that it should be shared by two people who love and respect each other enough to do it within the context of marriage and the blessing of God.. Because I believe that God is not against sex and reproduction, because He made those things.. But of course, He wants it to be done the right way.. Within the proper context and in the proper time..

So many things, words and actions both, have lost their meaning and essence in this liberal world.. Sex should not be one of them.. It should be shared by people who understand why they are doing it and know the meaning of this act..

So much about sex.. It's now time to talk bout the RH bill..

To set another record straight, with all things mentioned above, I am pro the RH Bill.. Why?

It is for the very fact that I am pro-life. Not just life but quality life.

We have to admit that there aren't much people who have the same ideals as us (those who believe in what I believe in). We have to admit that not everyone has the same lifestyles as us nor do they have the same faith.. This is precisely why the RH Bill should be approved..

The RH Bill gives the people a choice.. An access to information.. And mothers, the access to better maternal health care.. Never did the bill promote abortion.. In fact, it prevents unwanted pregnancies.. When there is no life conceived there is no life to kill.. This could mean less fetuses being thrown at trash cans and being flushed down the toilets of public comfort rooms.. Or at least they try.. When responsible and safe sex is practiced, less children, born into poverty, would be walking the streets asking for alms.. Less uncared for children would be roaming the streets deprived of education and other primary needs.. Bringing another life into this world which you say you weren't planning to, with you having no means to properly raise it and give it a home and shelter and education, is practically killing it.. You kill their childhood, their dreams, their freedom..

The Bill aims to educate the masses of responsible parenthood.. Which may instill values in these couples.. Especially the young ones.. It aims to facilitate the circulation of information on ways to protect the health of the people.. To prevent the further spread of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS.. To prevent deaths from these diseases..

As much as we see the negative in the bill, we should also look into the positive aspects of the bill.. What it aims to do and what it aims to achieve.. Who it aims to protect.. Let us not deprive other people of what they need just because we don't find the need for it. Let us not deprive quality life from those who cannot affor quality perse.

And lastly, I'd like to share what Sen. Pia Cayetano had to say about the Catholics being so against it.. (Rephrased) We cannot keep revising the bill to cater to the needs and demands of one religion.. (end) It is stated in the constitution that the government should not be biased against any religion nor should it favor any of them.. The laws should be created and passed to meet the needs of everyone and not just a specific group.. Everyone should have equal rights and protection under the law..


These are my opinion.. Feel free to share yours through the comment option.. But before you judge me, please know that I respect your dissenting opinions and I wish that you respect mine too.. Conflict is good, it brings out the best in everyone.. But please don't bash me or anyone who believes the same personally.. Like the famous saying goes "Condemn the act and not the person.." :)

Best,
Ky