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"Manny Pacquiao must not
use the bible in deciding for his constituents," said Bemz Benedicto of
Ang Ladlad. Danton Remoto, also of Ang Ladlad, continued: Miriam Quiambao and
Manny Pacquiao are still in that overwhelmed state of being religious for being
"newly-converted" that's why they are always quoting the bible...
The discussions on LGBT (lesbians,
gays, bisexuals and transgenders) issues were resurrected after Manny Pacquiao
gave his stand on same-sex marriage. He mentioned verses from Leviticus with
key words Sodom and Gomorrah. It was then heard from the grapevine that sports
apparel Nike shed bad light on this and the ad campaigns with Pacquiao would be
jeopardized if he won't take his words back. The sports company is a supporter
of the LGBT cause...
Prior to this development, discussions on
transgenders joining the Miss Universe pageant was the talk of the
entertainment industry. Since Miriam Quiambao was a first-runner-up for this
pageant, she was guested on the different talk shows for her views. She was in
Arnold Clavio's talk show and Boy Abunda's consistently saying to the LGBT's to
face the "truth as what the bible is telling". But Donald Trump, the
pageant producer already gave his nod on this.
Benedicto and Remoto said that
after their stint in Headstart, they would be heading to the COMELEC for the
filing for a Party List slot. LGBT issues and concerns must have some
legislation since the group claims of being marginalized, they reasoned.
Going back to the use of bible on
things like these... Benedicto claims that we have different interpretations of
the bible. Remoto even enumerated that having a tattoo; having menstruation and
being a woman was considered as sin in itself in the Old Testament. These are
things that could either confuse a simple viewer or could make him realize the
vastness of a democratic discourse. He could then make his own opinion and
create a stand, unique or influenced...
But one thing is for sure - there
is a responsibility attached to being eloquent and opinionated. Careful
considerations are essential so to maintain respect. If you a popular, a public
figure of sorts, influence could be instilled. And talking against a group's
convictions could sometimes take away a stash of wealth from Nike or the gay
designers won't sponsor your gowns for the next events. But if you believe that
you're doing the right thing, who cares about the money and gowns? In fact, it
is stated in the bible that we must not cling to earthly things that could be
eaten by termites!
Let's leave the discourse to the
experts for now. In the end, good things as what God epitomizes will always
prevail,
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