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'If the automobile had followed the same development cycle as the computer, a Rolls-Royce would today cost $100, get one million miles to the gallon, and explode once a year, killing everyone inside.'
-Robert X. Cringely (from geek wisdom)
In a pastoral letter read by Auxilliary Bishop Lucilo Quiambao last Sunday, (Bishop Jose) Sorra said a pregnant bride in front of the altar, receiving the church's blessing before the congregation, 'contradicted' the essence of the sacrament. He pointed out that the very reason a bride traditionally wore white was to symbolize her 'virginity' or 'purity'.
Talk about living in the 60s.
Although this has a limited implication in the Bicol area, one can think of a number of issues here. One issue, however, stands out. This backward thinking of the Catholic Church (at least by Sorra) discriminates against women. The underlying reason giving importance to virginity before marriage only applies to women. Of course it is expected from such a backward male-dominated institution. One doubts whether Sorra really understands Jesus Christ's message when He did not throw any stone to Mary Magdalene. If Christ didn't, who are we to judge (and punish)? As if the Catholic Church is not plagued with problems on the sexual behavior of some of its priests (but that's beside the point, right?).
