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The document discusses the Rizal Law, which mandates teaching Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in schools. It outlines arguments against the law from the Catholic Church's perspective. The Church opposed the law because Rizal's works were critical of the friars and the Church. It was concerned the law would undermine its right to religious freedom and promote views it considers heretical. However, the document argues the law is important for teaching Filipinos about their history and the hardships endured under colonization, and acknowledging Rizal as a national hero. Understanding the past can help address present and future challenges.

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The document discusses the Rizal Law, which mandates teaching Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in schools. It outlines arguments against the law from the Catholic Church's perspective. The Church opposed the law because Rizal's works were critical of the friars and the Church. It was concerned the law would undermine its right to religious freedom and promote views it considers heretical. However, the document argues the law is important for teaching Filipinos about their history and the hardships endured under colonization, and acknowledging Rizal as a national hero. Understanding the past can help address present and future challenges.

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Charlotte May S.

Sapiera
Phar 2-1
Thought Paper about Rizal Law (Opposition)

I. Topic: Rizal Law

II. Statement of the Problem


a. Who were against the Rizal Law?
b. How did the Rizal Law affect the Catholic Church in the present time?
c. Do you think we are the reason why the Catholic church opposed intensely the Rizal
Bill?
d. What are the views of those who are against the Rizal Bill?
e. What are possible things that could happen if the Rizal law would be removed?

III. Discussions

a. Among the active groups that opposed this Rizal Bill were the Catholic Action of
the Philippines, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Teachers guild, etc. The
Church was concerned that the bill would violate its right to freedom of conscience
and religion.
b. It affects greatly the Catholic church because Rizal's novels like the Noli Me
Tangere is viewed as a blasphemy or an act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously
about God or sacred things.
c. The reason that the Catholic Church opposed the Rizal Bill because the bill is
mandated to read and discuss even in the Catholic schools where the Catholic
church was attacked by its novels and would give a credibility to the accusation that
were false.
d. The evident corruption of Jose Rizal's genuine nature in his works, especially the
account of his life, is one of the key reasons why the Rizal Bill wasn't designed to
be institutionalized. In fact, one of his written works particularly the El
Felibusterismo made mention of the malevolent intention of these so-called
educational institutions. “Ano sa makatwid ang isang Unibersidad? Isang
institusyon para hindi matuto? Nagtitipon-tipon ba ang ilang tao sa ngalan ng
kaalaman at pagtuturo para hadlangang matuto ang iba?”.
e. Probably not much at all. The public might no longer require brainwashing because
of the way things have changed. Additionally, it would still be permissible for
schools to educate about Rizal, and it is fair to say that he will continue to be
acknowledged as a national hero.
IV. Write down your arguments.

Rizal Law serves as a very effective reminder that we were previously


colonized, used, and persecuted. This law's passage is contentious because the
Catholic church attempts to hide the fact that it has historically mistreated Filipinos.
It is true and has been documented in our history that some friars engage in evil
deeds that go counter to what they preach to the public, like as raping women. And
as I learn more about our past, I realize that it is important for our children to be
aware of these facts since they will soon be the leaders of our nation. For this reason,
I firmly believe that it is wise to teach the next generation about these topics.

V. Write down your conclusion.


As a student, I believe that understanding the truth about our past is the
greatest approach to comprehend how Filipinos overcame the hardships they had
at the time. It will always be up to us to decide how to comprehend the situation
and interpret it in our own unique ways. We will always be essential, along with
the choices we make. Additionally, teaching every Filipino about the life and
contributions of our national hero, who gave his entire life to serving his country,
is just a small gesture of gratitude. Furthermore, as we come to terms with the past,
I believe that it will help us find solutions for the present and the future.

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