Recently, former President Joseph Estrada asked Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio to resign from the priesthood if the latter runs in the 2010 elections. This issue must be clarified for indeed the Constitution provides for the separation of the State and the Church.
It is not how Panlilio would act on this that matters, but also the other "religious" leaders who are posturing for the presidency-Bro. Mike Vellarde and Bro. Eddie Villanueva. What will these 3 prominent men of the Spirit do to be faithful to the Constitution?
I believe that it is imperative to understand that they need to commit to the State and the Nation above their religious beliefs and denominations. To my mind, if they claim to be Messengers of GOD, I think they are more useful in their churches than in the secular machinery of the State.
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16 years ago
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