Comments on: The Politically-Incorrect Philippine Blog Awards

By: max

max — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:48:26 +0000

it's arrogance when people (christians) think they have not amongst them mohameddans, hindus, jews, and buddhists. this is true from the company i used to work for (LEXMARK cebu) where they pray officially to jesus on company events and meetings. i tried to make things right by pointing this out. stop alienating people of other faiths. their argument was that since no one was complaining it was ok.

By: Jehzeel Laurente

Jehzeel Laurente — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:43:43 +0000

ang tagal na ng post na to ah.. hehehe

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[...] know how to raise a topic and make a name in the Philippine blogosphere. Who would ever forget his reaction from the prayer of the Philippine Blog Awards 2007? Being a debater, it’s his advantage to make a commotion over a simple topic. I just hope he [...]

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Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:40:29 +0000

[...] what I said dun sa sentiments ni Benj… I agree na merong mali dun sa prayer kahit papaano, yes the blogosphere has no religion and [...]

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:37:47 +0000

For tolerance of each others belief: Dedicated to Pinoy Bloggers

By: Thysz

Thysz — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 21:54:05 +0000

hi benj! you are most welcome! im a newbie atheist and all this buzz about the "incident" is all but making me prouder that i chose to be "enlightened". Thanks for pushing for non-discrimination and equality to all!

By: vic

vic — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:40:49 +0000

I posted my comment on the other (newer) subject since I'm already familiar with this subject and my first visit to your site. Thanks for dropping by the the True North, and hope to have you watching our Team in the post season.

I can only relate the incidents to my country which although I'm a Filipino by Birth I live most of my life here in Canada. Although we have Freedom of Religion and Speech similar to any Democracy, I still have to hear a Religious Personality addressing a non-religious gathering delivering "invocations". If we ever observe such a national gathering for thanksgiving, if invocations or prayers are called for, it should by inter-faith or all faiths should be represented.

I do not agree that religious messages or invocation be delivered in a gathering not for the purpose. A rendition of National Anthem or National song is proper for public events.

To deliver an invocation in a gathering that is not for religious purposes, where attendees may come from different faiths and no prior warning to those who may get offended is not only a breach of common sense, but imposing your own on others and it may not be illegal or unconstitutional, but just poor judgementâ€¦.

By: benj

benj — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:53:05 +0000

For someone who doesnâ€™t like prayers you sure paid a lot of attention, huh? hehe

For someone who… forget it. Considering that comment came from you, it's not even worth it.

Again, I find nothing wrong in praying. If someone really needs to do it, then there should be no stopping him.

Try reading next time.

By: Neil Bernardo

Neil Bernardo — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:16:35 +0000

The prayer is sweeping. That prayer is definitely a big mistake. Though it was made in 'good faith', the organizers should've reminded him that not all bloggers in the Philippines, or let's just say, not all Filipinos are Christians. Totally discriminating.

A big mistake.

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Assuming that all blogs are directed towards a common goal is idiotic

I disagree, kuya benj. Why bloggers blog?

Very simple. To speak out. Period. ^_^

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Geez, I'll like your blog. I'm not religiously affiliated, but it doesn't bias on my liking of your blog and all. Phew. Will link you.

By: Mae

Mae — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:56:08 +0000

For someone who doesn't like prayers you sure paid a lot of attention, huh? hehe

By: The ties that should bind Christian and non-Christian bloggers | Ganns Deen

The ties that should bind Christian and non-Christian bloggers | Ganns Deen — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:58:16 +0000

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