[OPINION] Benny Abante and religious evil

“I know that religious homophobia is everywhere in this country. But Abante's bill takes it to a whole new level.“ Opinion

, the representative of Manila’s 6th district wants to protect the rights of heterosexuals. Invoking freedom of expression, he wants people to continue expressing their beliefs “about homosexuality, bisexuality, and on transgenders and queers” based on “biblical principles and standards.” Of course, the beliefs he refers to are homophobic. Abante, after all, is also a fundamentalist pastor.

The first is that it covers a wide range of atrocities. While religious evil is readily associated with physical violence, it may also come in the form of oppressive acts. Xenophobia, misogyny, and homophobia are discernible in people’s beliefs and attitudes. And yet they also become policies that systematically discriminate against other people.

By invoking the Bible, Abante’s legislative move is a moral crusade that no doubt many Filipinos will find laudable. This is to be expected since his religious discourse is widely shared by many Filipinos. It is also repeatedly rehearsed in churches and congregations around the country.In his desire to protect the rights of the heterosexual, he legitimizes hatred against the LGBTQ+.

But I also believe these calls are not enough. This is because they won’t make a dent on the myopic character of religious discourse that pervades people’s moral worldviews.

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