This is from Balamban, Cebu, , which is a part of the Philippines I used to visit regularly for work. Although I am not religious, my many trips to the Philippines made me realise what an incredible influence religion has on people. The verse of the day,from the Balamban Municipal Website tells it all. The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (Allelujah Amen 10 Hail Marys and Recite the Rosary and they all lived happily ever after). Religious symbols are everywhere, from the jeepneys, to offices, homes and buildings, even churches. The sacred heart, the devotional symbol of Jesus's suffering is one of the strongest symbols. Most Philippinos are incredibly influenced by the Catholic Church and all that it stands for (including no birth control). Very smart,nice people, stuck with a bankrupt government, with leaders like Marcos and Erap, poverty and a corrupt political and social culture in a mostly beautiful country (outside Metro Manila).
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