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“If your faith requires you to treat another person's identity as a sin, then it is no longer about empathy, it is about control.”

Read more on HAPIsko Shawn latest article on how religion fuels queerphobia.

🔗https://hapihumanist.org/2026/06/16/diyos-ko-ang-judgmental-mo-how-religion-fuels-queerphobia/

“Diyos Ko, Ang Judgmental Mo!” | How Religion Fuels Queerphobia A morning of reflection on religion, stigma, and dignity - four speakers offer diverse perspectives to foster understanding and human rights.

"A seat in the Senate is not a private possession, but a temporary stewardship entrusted to those chosen by the people." 🇵🇭

In the midst of political tension and leadership shifts, it’s easy to get trapped in cycles of blame and divided loyalties. But true governance isn’t about individual survival, it’s about public trust.

Read this timely reflection by HAPIsko Kryshia on the current state of Philippine politics.

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https://hapihumanist.org/2026/05/26/beyond-borrowed-honor-on-the-state-of-philippine-politics

Beyond Borrowed Honor: On the State of Philippine Politics For many Filipinos today, uncertainty has become a quiet but constant part of both daily life and the broader systems that surround it. Beyond the everyday burdens of financial strain, academic or professional demands, and the quiet challenge of simply getting by, there is also a growing awareness o...

Is God created in the image of man, or is it the other way around? 🤔

In his latest piece, HAPIsko Mark Jaztine Santos explores Ludwig Feuerbach’s projection theory and breaks down how religious doctrines often reflect human ideals, desires, and cultural contexts rather than absolute truth.

Read more 🔗 https://hapihumanist.org/2026/05/20/in-the-image-of-man-religion-as-a-projection

In the Image of Man | Religion as a Projection A priest consecrates the sacred host and suddenly, it is no longer just bread. It becomes the literal body of Christ. For believers, this is actually the case. However its truth only relies on the fact that it exists solely as a ‘meaning’ or a belief that is projected by those who believe. The b...