Thursday, July 10, 2014

Mutual Love Can Address Philippine Situation



The "class"-ic argumentation foisted by the Left simply paints the "elite rich and powerful" as pure evil, no distinctions whatsoever... as if evil is not found in all ranks and classes of people. And it leaves out propounding a viable alternative... Seems like the usual sales pitch: get the target interested in or strongly averse against something, and when that is achieved, offer what you have as the best solution... What's the best solution? That is our question... Dictatorship of the proletariat?  That is another class hegemony! And the politburo is the dictator of the proletariat! Who shall compose the politburo? That's also our question... I respectfully submit that defining the Philippine national conundrum as a purely materialist socio-eco-political class conflict overlooks the matter of the class of the human heart: "But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile. For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, unchastity, theft, false witness, blasphemy” (Matthew 15:18-19, NABRE), regardless of socio-economic-political status. Which thus has required sage advice of old: "With all vigilance guard your heart, for in it are the sources of life. Dishonest mouth put away from you, deceitful lips put far from you.” (Proverbs 4:23-24, NABRE). Hence Dr. Rizal advocated material prosperity grounded on moral integrity. On this basis, I would submit every one and all classes ought to follow St. Paul’s advice, "Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:2), and resolutely give each other mutual love: "Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. Bless those who persecute [you], bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation. Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all. If possible, on your part, live at peace with all. Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’ Rather, ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head.’ Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.” (Romans 12:9-21, NABRE).

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