LAST Wednesday, this column talked about a population milestone: seven billion people in the world and counting!
While the more progressive countries have taken their population management seriously, poor and developing countries continue to sire more children than they can afford to raise. And it seems the richer and more educated countries benefit more from modern medicine as the poor families, especially kids, suffer from malnutrition, poverty, high infant mortality.
And as the world population grows exponentially, until when can planet earth provide food, water and take all the toxins, waste, pollution that has begun to threaten our ecosystem?
Isn’t it time for every nation to examine how to better manage its population and resources in the most responsible, equitable and conscientious way? Tama pa ba ang kasabihang “humayo at magpakarami” sa panahong ito?
Our kababayans from different parts of the world shared their opinion and here are some of them:
“Siguro kailangan ng mahihirap ang edukasyon tungkol sa pagpapamilya, na hinaharang naman ng Katolikong pari sa Pilipinas.” – Ellah Thomason
“Anak ng anak, hindi naman pala kayang sustentuhan. Maganda ang populasyon natin kasi maraming bata. Maraming makakasali sa labor force. Pero kung hindi naman sila nakakapag-aral at walang trabahong ibibigay ang gobyerno, dagdag pa sila sa problema ng bansa. Sana lahat ng makakita nito, matuto na. Tayo lang din naman ang makakasalba sa mundo. Tayo lang ang magbibigay ng solusyon sa problemang tayo rin ang gumawa.” – John Jake Crsostomo
“The problem why we are poor is not because of the population, but because of corruption, that makes the money go into one’s pocket, instead of food, clothing, social services etc. that should be extended to everyone. We are blaming the church for all our miseries, but we are not doing the right action that is being taught by the church and that is “to love your neighbor as you love yourself” -- because we are Filipinos and we only love ourselves. That’s us! 100% Pinoy.” – Harrison John Dayandante
“Don’t blame God. That’s why He gave us knowledge and wisdom to be able to think what is right. Kaya nga HE allows us to think a better solution for this kind of situation. Kung wala tayong isip, hindi natin maiisip na kailangan ng RH Bill. Praise God for that. Sa akin lang naman.” – Jeza U. Vergara
“Kung sarap lang naman ang gusto puwede naman. Maraming alternatibong paraan para makaiwas sa pagbubuntis. Pero sabi kasi, a big family is a happy family. Oo, para sa mga mayayaman na kayang tustusan ang pangangailangan ng pamilya nila. Hindi sa mahihirap na walang laman ang bulsa. Ngunit tila baligtad – kung sino pa yung mayaman, siya pa yung nakakapagkontrol sa pag-aanak, at kung sino pa yung mahirap at wala namang [ipapakain] sa kanilang pamilya, siya pa yung padami ng padami ang anak!” – Lhanz Fernandez Oraa
“Na-misinterpret ng karamihan sa atin ang ibig sabihin sa Bible na humayo kayo at magpakarami – it is not for the desire of the flesh, it is for the spiritual growth [of] all mankind. Ang ibig sabihin ni Lord na humayo kayo is, if you know the Word of God you share it to others so they may know that Jesus is alive, even if we can’t see Him. People from other countries, they can control themselves not to have more babies. 1 or 2 is enough. Mayaman na sila pero alam pa rin nila gaano kahirap ang maraming anak. Puwede naman natin gawing example ang iba, we can learn from them.” – Ley Patalinhog-Pilapil
“There are so many people, especially in the provinces who continue their growth. Keep populating, engaging in 8, 10, 12, 14 children per family. They do not understand that at the end, the children are the ones suffering from the parents’ decision to continue having children. The children end up suffering from hunger, illness and no education. And when one of the children or family member is able to get away from all the sufferings and better herself, then she’d be the one carrying the burden of the entire family. That is because of [a] wrong decision. I am sure there are so many out there suffering so that he/she can help the family.”
“Humayo kayo at magpakarami na may takot at pagsunod sa mga salita ng ating Panginoon. Ang problema, ang tao mismo ang gumagawa ng paglabag sa mga alituntunin ng ating Panginoon. Responsible parenthood po ang dapat pairalin, di lang po gawa ng gawa ng bata. Always remember bago ka gumawa ng bata ay dapat handa ka sa mga responsibilidad at pangangailangan ng magiging anak mo.” – Kristine James Buenavista
“ANG HUMAYO KAYO AT MAGPAKARAMI ay utos ng Diyos Ama kay Adan at Eva, sapagkat nung mga panahon na inutos sa kanila ito ay wala pang laman ang mundo. Kaya nga sinabi din ng Diyos na kalatan nyo ang mundo at maging mapalaanakin kayo. Yun ay kay Eva At Adan. Di na sa panahon nating ito.” – Melvin Villanueva Delas Alas
“Maybe if we educate people regarding birth control, we would not have to blame the church. And just common sense, if you can’t afford to raise children, don’t go forth and multiply.” – McLean Seirra de Gador
“Go forth and multiply is a biblical verse as old as time which, when applied in this age of OVERPOPULATION, is ILLOGICAL, NAIVE, and LAME!” – Rhynce Derek
“PATAY NA ANG RH BILL. Huwag na kayong mangarap buhayin pa yan, lalo na kayong mga Anti-Catholic. Say what [you want to] say against the Church but admit your defeat” – Gilbert Ilagan
“I’m sure marami sa mga mag-asawa na maraming anak ang gusto ay maliit na pamilya. Hindi nila gustong mag-anak ng sampu. Ang problema, hindi nila alam kung ano ang dapat gawin. Kulang sila sa kaalaman tungkol sa reproductive system, hindi naman kasi ganun kalawak ang itinuturo tungkol sa sex and health education sa high school, kaya kulang sa awareness. Kung magpapakasal, nire-require na kumuha ng family planning orientation, sinasabi lang naman ang paggamit ng condom, pills, etc. at mga natural methods, pero, hindi naman ipinapaliwanag kung ano ang mga ito at kung ang ano ginagawa nito sa katawan. At masyado pa ring pinaniniwalaan ang mga myth. Lastly, IMO, malaki ang influence ng simbahan sa isip ng mga tao kaya kailangan ng simbahan na maging responsible at conscientious o careful sa kanilang sinasabi. Im pro-RH Bill.” – Nieva Adviento Scott
“Isisisi na naman sa mga pari? Hay! Ang katigasan ng ulo ng tao at kawalan ng disiplina ang problema ng bansa natin. Puwede ba? I don’t think na overpopulated tayo, dahil ang totoo, overcrowded lang especially ang urban areas. But anyway, di magtatagumpay ang RH Bill na yan. Dahil sa RH Bill, patay kang bata ka! Ituturo ng condoms at pills ang pagiging RESPONSIBLE PARENTS aber? Mahiya kayo kung
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"If a woman is educated, she plans her life, she plans her family, she educates her children and lifts her descendants out of poverty."
ReplyDeleteShe does it joyfully, without malice or resentment. With not a thought to herself.
You know what Bernadette, you need to stop having people's names in your blog. If people use different aliases names, there is a reason, so they won't be followed by people that annoyed them, like you, Mrs Bernadette Finn Seneck? Leave people alone. You have no right mentioning people's name in your blog. Your blog should be about you, your family, and your daily work, (if you work), etc... Mind your own business and if you are not busy, then go to work instead of your husband working only. He can't even afford to help send his own kids to college or buy his kids birthday cards because of you. Stop using his own money to buy your freaking cigarettes and let him utilize that money for his kids rather. You should help him bring extra income to your home instead of him only. Your husband look so old, even though he is younger than you, and his two sons are not very happy about that, while you keep trying to look sexy and beautiful (even though you are not), and you are kiliing him. His kids disconnect their communication with their father because of you. The kids even hated you more now than when they were there with their father because of what you are doing. You have no business tagging yourself and mentioning people's names in your blog. GO TO WORK AND GET BUSY AND HELP YOUR HUSBAND MAKE MONEY INSTEAD.
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ReplyDeleteWow, I am thankful for deleting my name and aliases that were attached to your blog.
ReplyDeleteThough I have more information that I am going to attach here. I know this time, it is not Bernadette who wrote this on google but Tony. I know how Tony spells, and his usage of verbs, compound verbs, noun, pronoun, subjects, predicates, past tense, etc...
""Latest Virginia Arrests virginia.arrests.org/?page=183 Elleinie Seneck Rappahannock County DGILLESPIE: DID NOT NO DAT YOU WAS IN JAIL IN 2006 :-P... 3 Days Ago""
If you both referring to me as I was in Jail in 2006 ????? You both ARE FREAKING WRONG. I was not in JAIL at all. For your information, I was working full time, renovating a BIG STORE, working as a STORE MANAGER, making $1,250.00 per week, SALARY! Huh? I guess that is how I am able to afford my kids with TONY, didn't I?
Another thing, I do not have any records of criminal history in any state at all. I have already checked. Another thing, there is no records of me being in Jail as if you had seen something on the internet, it was freaking wrong and was a mistake.
So, you two must leave me alone because I do not and never, ever did bother any of you since me and Tony left each other. Even for child support when he couldn't afford, which he never, ever able to afford to give what was in the agreement of the child support system and in the paperwork. Yet, I did not bother him in any way. So if you two don't leave me alone, I will file for harassment and negligence to give the full amount that was agreed upon under child support paperwork for which Tony was never able to afford. The balance for the amount he was never able to give on each month and other months that he wasn't able to give any child support at all...
Moreover; Bernadette, I have taking pictures of your notes with my name and aliases that were attached to your blog. So even though, you have already taken them off your blog, I still have records of them.
What about this....??? Is this comment supposed to be about me?
""If a woman is educated, she plans her life, she plans her family, she educates her children and lifts her descendants out of poverty."
She does it joyfully, without malice or resentment. With not a thought to herself.""
If this is about me? Well, again you both are wrong, stupidly wrong. Educated? Are you both educated, smart? For your information, I am a bit more educated and smart than you two put together. How is it? Because I know how to survive with only the education I have reached personally. In addition, I only went to real school up to 3rd grade, elementary, in real life, in the country where I came from. And when I came to the U.S., I applied to go to school for ESL (English as a Second Language). They did not accept me because my English vocabulary was very high and speak very well. So, I took the GED test and passed it, obtaining the American High School diploma in the U.S., and was able to go to VACC for a little. Able to read, write, and speak proper English, and spell them correctly, able to obtain a very nice job, making the amount of money I needed to support my children. (Though I thank Tony's parents for having Tony, and for having to meet Tony before). I will never forget that and I thank God for letting me have our two children, Vince and Kevin. And for the comment about should lift up the family from poverty without hesitations? Well, Bernadette, I do and I have been lifting them up since I was 8 years old. That's the reason I wasn't able to go to school. And I still do and will continue to do so. So stop your nonsense...
Again, you two must leave me alone, understand? I do not want to hear anything ever again, or any comments from you two anymore.
YOU can say anything you want to us, no matter how "unloving," hostile, malicious, hurtful or downright untrue, and that's okay. But let us even dare to answer you, and WE are the ones who are wrong and are hurting YOU!
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DeleteMY Bible does not tell me to cover up evil. MY Bible does not tell me to lie about evil. MY Bible does not tell me to pretend evil does not exist. MY Bible does not tell me to overlook evil or tolerate evil to "keep the peace." MY Bible does not tell me to keep evil a secret. MY Bible tells me to expose evil, to bring men's deeds into the light and not let them hide in the darkness. MY Bible tells me to shout from the rooftops what is whispered in my ear. MY Bible does not tell me to honor the evil. MY Bible does not tell me to submit to the evil or false authority. My Bible does not tell me to be silent about evil. MY Bible does not tell me that righteous anger is a bad thing. MY Bible does not tell me that telling the truth is a bad thing. MY Bible does not tell me that warning innocent people about the evil is a bad thing. MY Bible tells me not to speak to fools. MY Bible tells me not to pretend that evil is good. MY Bible does not tell me to "live in peace" with the evil. MY Bible tells me not to believe phony Christians, wolves in sheep's clothing, Satan's children masquerading as God's children. MY Bible tells me to judge people by their fruit. MY Bible does not tell me to socialize with the evil. MY Bible tells me to stay away from the evil, shun them, from such turn away, treat them as heathens and publicans, come out from them and be separate, have nothing further to do with them, with such a man do not even eat. That's right, MY Bible tells me not to even EAT with the evil. MY Bible tells me to take authority over evil. My Bible tells me to stand up to evil, with, yes, righteous anger if need be. MY Bible tells me to put on the full armor of God, be a warrior for the Lord, and fight the good fight, in Jesus' Mighty Name! What Bible are YOU reading????
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DeleteThe Lord your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast desert. These forty years the Lord your God has been with you, and you have NOT LACKED FOR ANYTHING.
And to Tony, you don't need to call Clint for anything. He is not the mother or father of your two children. You need to call me directly and speak with me if you have questions. The kids don't want to call you unless I tell them so. That's the reason your older son called you one-time, not long ago about something because I told him to do that. Your younger son, does not want to call you because of Bernadette being on the phone guarding you on what is being discussed. So if you need to speak with your children you need to call me from your cell phone not from your home phone. And you need to unblock me from your cell phone because if there is an emergency, I will not be able to call you. But that is your call, I don't care what you do.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing, I don't know why you are mad at me. I don't bother you. We left each other on a good term. Perhaps, it is Bernadette stopping you from communicating to me.
Your children graduated, Tony, you didn't even call them to congratulate them. Your younger son, had his birthday in March. He didn't receive even just a birthday card from you. I don't understand of what kind of a father you are. Your kids do not like how you have become because of Bernadette. They feel she holds you so tight, you have no room to breathe or make your own decision. Wake up Tony, you kids need you, and someday, you will need your kids also. I will not let them turn away from you as you are their father. But you need to have your own commonsense. Your younger son, is growing up so handsome and tall. He is about 6'2. Your older son who carries your name, also very handsome, looks like you and me. He is about 5'11.
Well, I'm going end this here. As long you both don't post anything about me anymore here on the internet, then I will not follow up. So I ask to both of you, leave me alone. Unless you two want to speak with me then call me directly
There is something called projection. Projection is accusing your target of the same thing that you are actually guilty of. You are running a smear campaign here. It is not enough for you to disagree and despise. Everyone else in the world, including our own family and friends,must hate us and see how wrong WE are. You go after us by attacking our ethics, integretiy, sexuality and manufacture the most ridiculous nonsense in order to destroy our reputations. Unfortunately the bigger your lies, the more gullible people tend to believe it. You deny things you've said and done and accuse us of the very things you do. You incorporate just a grain of truth into your lies. Then when we try to defend ourselves WE look guilty and crazy. You blame others for everything that is wrong and never consider how YOU contribute and have caused the issues and your OWN unhappiness. You shift responsibility to make us seem bad and crazy in an effort to shame us to submit to YOU. When you are called out for YOUR bad behaviors and dishonesty. then YOU play the VICTIM. You have temper tantrums when your bad behavior is exposed and lash out with screaming verbal attacks. You try to bully anyone who would disagree with you. It's not about just controlling your own reality and life but controlling everyone else's around you. WE are in control of our own lives, not you. The sooner you understand that the better off you will be.
DeleteWhat the hell is this Bernadette????? I never did anything to take away the kids from Tony. It is you that the kids hate. They hated being there with you in their father's house because of you. The kids are really correct about you. It is you why they have disconnected their relationship with their father...I am so amazed of the kind of woman you are. The stupid lier person, that is you. You are just making all kinds of excuses, putting me in the spot instead of you. I am so glad that my mother in law, Tony's mom don't like you. I don't know what to say anymore. I am just so amazed of what I am finding here on the internet. For your information, it is who took the kids away from Tony, because of the way you treated them while they were there with their father. They told me, you got mad at them because they played with your gun before Tony gave it to you as a gift? So what? Be thankful of what you are getting. The kids told me, they rather stayed with your neighbor's house than going to your house when Tony was at work. What's that tell me? The kids told me, they hated seeing you spending their dad's money to buy your cigarettes? If you changed the way you are, woman, then the kids might go back there to be with their dad. So you know what, leave me the hell alone, Devil woman....I hope I won't see anymore of your stupid notes about me, okay? I might just file harassment by you going into my personal business...
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#4 Wise use of the tongue.
DeleteIn Matthew 12:34 Jesus clearly states that it is not really a mouth problem, but it is a heart problem: “for out of the abundance of the mouth the heart speaketh.” See also Matthew 12:35. Words are like Fruit (“the fruit of our lips”). If the fruit is bad, something must be wrong with the root (man’s heart).
False Words:
We should stop and think, what does God, our Father think of a lying tongue. (NASB-Proverbs 6:16-17) There are six things which the Lord hates; Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue; and hands that shed innocent blood; (NASB- Proverbs 12:22) Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
It is easy to see that our Lord is not pleased with those who utilize or mislead others with false words. (NASB-Proverbs 19:9) A false witness will not go unpunished; and he who tells lies will perish. Both liars and deceivers hide the truth, twist and misrepresent the truth and lead others away from the truth. Remember a half truth is still a lie.
The Power of words; To hurt and to heal.
(NASB-Proverbs 12:18) There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing. This clearly shows that when cruel, harsh, or vindictive words or statements are spoken they can be demoralizing and detrimental to others. But if we were to allow ourselves to address issues in a calm, caring manner we can also heal.
(NASB-Proverbs 16:27) A worthless man digs up evil, while his words are like scorching fire. A fire destroys everywhere it goes, as the words of the ungodly bring ruin and destruction wherever they go.
(NASB- Proverbs 13:3) The one who guards his mouth preserves his life; the one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
You must master self-control, because words can cut and destroy. James recognized this truth when he stated, “The tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. (James 3:5)
If you want to have self-control it begins with your tongue. (NASB-Proverbs 18:7) A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
This should about sum it up for us, it is quite clear in Proverbs that if we allow our mouth’s to run before we think wisely about things we may respond harshly, causing pain and suffering we will have to answer for! If we have wise conversations with others we can help them through their hardships and in many occasions help to heal them.
Harsh and Angry words
Have you ever seen a person explode like a volcano, in a fit of anger: When a human volcano explodes it usually explodes through the mouth! Usually the angrier the person gets the louder the words get and the louder the words get the angrier the person gets. Many times this results in a physical confrontation.
(NASB-Proverbs 15:1) A gentle answer turns away wrath; but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Have you ever argued in a whisper? It is difficult to argue with someone who answers gently. However, a rising voice and harsh words almost always causes an angry response. To turn away wrath and seek peace, choose gentle words.
In conclusion I believe that Proverbs clearly shows that we should stop and think before we open our mouth.
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DeleteToday's Bible Study~ The Ninth Commandment~ "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour"....Exodus 20-16.
Ever have an N or Nabler who pretends to be a believer tell lies about you? Ever have a "Christian" relative who is always throwing the Bible in your face tell other people you did something you never did? Ever have someone in church say you said something you never said? Well, guess what? They have broken the Ninth Commandment. Just goes to prove they're not such great "Christians" after all, and they're certainly not obeying God, who thought this was so important that he made it a commandment. And yet, they have the chutzpah to say WE'RE "bad" Christians, not doing what God wants us to do by protecting ourselves from abusers and exposing evil.
The 9th Commandment very clearly says, "Thou shalt not bear FALSE witness against thy neighbor." That's what THEY are doing when they lie about us. It does NOT say "Thou shalt not bear ANY witness against thy neighbor." It does NOT say, "Thou shalt not bear TRUTHFUL witness against thy neighbor." It does not say, "Thou shalt never talk about thy neighbor at all." It does not say, "Thou shalt not reveal what thy neighbor has done or said." It only says not to LIE. Nowhere in the entire Bible are we told to lie, or to protect evildoers and cover up their deeds and words.
We are not sinning or disobeying the Lord when we speak the truth. The phony "Christian" pharisees, whom Jesus himself called out as hypocrites, and who spread lies about us, are the ones who are sinning and disobeying God. No rules ever apply to Ns, not even the Ten Commandments. Who's going to hell, now, dear N? Maybe YOU ought to think about repenting of YOUR sins before it's too late. Go back and undo the damage you've done, tell the truth, restore your victim's good name, ask for forgiveness of your victim and the Lord, and never lie about anyone again. Worry about your own salvation and clean you own house before you worry about anybody else's.
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