“Digong’s intelligence in Theology is impressive”
It seems that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte found an ally from some experts in Theology like Mr. Michael R. Cariño, despite the criticisms that the President received from the Catholics from questioning some parts of the Bible especially in the book of creation also known as “Genesis.”
Cariño, a theologian and a pastor who received a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies at International Graduate School of Leadership and Master of Arts in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines, was impressed by the President’s intellect in terms of Theology.
During the recent days, Duterte questioned some of the writings about the Bible including the original sins imputed to babies, the God who created a perfect paradise but intentionally destroyed it. He also urged the Filipinos to believe in a “better” God.
Cariño explained that the recent statements of President might be a challenge against the traditional beliefs on the original sin and it’s possible that Duterte sided with the minority of the theological position.
He also believes that instead of condemning each other, this incident might be a good timing to have share their thoughts about their ideas on Christianity.
The Catholics might say that President Duterte deserves a divine punishment for what he said, but Cariño believes that his statement is an opportunity to the other voices to be heard.
You can read his whole writing HERE
Yesterday, President Duterte clarified that he believes that someone out there is superior to all humans, which he believes as the true God.
He also said that his God has a lot of “common-sense” because he would not let his created paradise to be destroyed and ruined forever.
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