"Political Conservatism" of many Bishops

Heh. From John Nery:

Consider, out of many possible examples, what he said at a "Mass for Truth" at his alma mater the other Sunday. Reacting to what he said a priest "close to the cardinals" had told him about the political conservatism of many bishops, he let loose with a confession of un-faith:

"I replied, Father, if you're telling me now that the Church where I seek refuge is being indifferent to the truth and justice just because of your own geopolitical considerations, Father, you have to teach me to unlearn all the homilies, all the liturgical sharing, all these doctrines that you have [taught] me before, because I have to renounce my faith if that is how you will answer me."

Obviously he got carried away. To renounce the same faith of the nuns who protect him requires an act, a leap, of rationalization.

That's a nice way of putting it. Or if we are going to use straight-talk language: most of these bishops are pro-Arroyo. To me--and knowing the CBCP's history in similar situations--this talk of newfound "political conservatism" from the bishops is code for "the cbdp is not gonna help you lozano" and "you making maam look bad, we want to see her finish her term."

Many of them have been in the tank for Arroyo since 2005.Remember when Samuel Ong and whistleblower Vidal Doble sought refuge at the seminary, but they were kicked out and handed over to ISAFP by Bishop Villegas (on Arroyo political operator Medy Poblador's request) These people were involved in obstructing justice, pero walang naparusahan.

More here, here, and here.

Obviously he got carried away. To renounce the same faith of the nuns who protect him requires an act, a leap, of rationalization.

Well, the nuns were aight. But most of the Bishops and Cardinals are in the tank for Arroyo (especially the jesuits). Obviously, there's a divide between the males and females (officials) in the Catholic church. Problem is-- in most religious organizations--the men usually have the power.