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OPINION: The gods must be crazy???

John Paul Tanchanco -- JPnomics

Pinoy netizens are debating about God and religion nowadays. Actually, this isn&#x27;t new. In fact, in the late 1800s Pinoys were bolder and funnier when it came to topics like these. I&#x27;m reminded of our Spanish colonial history, when mestizos and natives would be passionate in using reason, satire and humor to debate a lot about social and political issues. Check out Marcelo H. del Pilar, Jose Rizal and many of our old school, thought leaders and you&#x27;ll actually understand our President Duterte more. Personally, I prefer to be respectful, apolitical and neutral, but I make sure to be truthful of the real world and of what&#x27;s happening. Actually, if one advances into &quot;higher forms&quot; of economics, one gets to understand it more from a spiritual or godly point of view. Economics of the real world of life becomes a more intrinsically soulful but empirically validating point of view. They say that Adam Smith was the one who introduced the invisible hand and free market equilibrium but even in the ancient world, great Tao masters such as Lao Tzu already talked about the invisible hand, the free market equilibrium, and how oneness with nature and the Tao can express harmony and understanding of life in its diversity. In fact, it was Lao Tzu in 400 to 500 BC who was one of the first to popularize the golden rule. In &quot;higher economics,&quot; we journey into aspects of the invisible hand, nature, the law of cause and effect, which represent the god within us, who knows our true soul and intrinsic values. I think spirituality is really simple and something that&#x27;s lived in real life, with proper valuation of our true embodiment and worth in society earned thru acts of productivity and contributions to the community free from corruption and deception. So, instead of joining the heated debate, we can definitely take things lightly, humorously and reasonably. Here are some foreign stand-up comedians with their sarcastic and funny takes side by side with one of our renowned heroes and founding fathers of journalism, Marcelo H. del Pilar, that may give you fresh and fun perspectives. Caveat: these videos might raise eyebrows or raise consciousness, so that depends on you. <figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FwPr5H-wjAA?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="~//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="~//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m7pOjYtx0Yg?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="~//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="~//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gPOfurmrjxo?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="~//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="~//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>I&#x27;m also posting here excerpts from our very own Pinoy hero Marcelo H. del Pilar. One of his popular parodies about God and religion is called &quot;Dasalan at Tocsohan&quot;. It was written in 1888. His own funny and sarcastic insights may be proof that one of the paths to enlightenment is comedy. Excerpts from &quot;Dasalan at Tocsohan&quot; by Marcelo H. del Pilar: Ang Tanda ng Cara-i-Cruz (Parody of “Sign of the Cross“)Ang tanda nang cara-i-cruz ang ipangadya mo sa amin Panginoon naming Fraile sa manga bangkay naming, sa ngalan nang Salapi at nang Maputing binte, at nang Espiritung Bugaw. Siya naua.Panginoon Kong Fraile (Parody of “The Act of Contrition”)Panginoon kong Fraile, Dios na hindi totoo at labis nang pagkatuo gumaga at sumalacay sa akin: pinagsisihan kong masakit sa tanang loobang dilang pag-asa ko sa iyo, ikaw nga ang berdugo ko. Panginoon ko at kaauay ko na inihihibic kong lalo sa lahat, nagtitica akong matibay na matibay na dina muli-muling mabubuyo sa iyo: at lalayuan ko na at pangingilagan ang balanang makababacla nang loob ko sa pag-asa sa iyo, macalilibat nang dating sakit nang manga bulsa ko, at nagtitica naman acong maglalathala nang dilang pagcadaya ko umaasa akong babambuhin ka rin, alang-alang sa mahal na panyion at pangangalakal mo nang Cruz, sa pagulol sa akin. Siya naua.Amain Namin (Parody of “Our Father“)Amain naming sumasaconvento ka, sumpain ang ngalan mo, malayo sa amin ang kasakiman mo, quitlin ang liig mo ditto sa lupa para nang sa langit. Saulan mo cami ngayon nang aming kaning iyonh inaraoarao at patauanin mo kami sa iyong pagungal para nang pag papataua mo kung kami nacucualtahan; at huag mo kaming ipahintulot sa iyong manunukso at iadya mo kami sa masama mong dila.Aba Guinoong Barya (Parody of “Hail Mary“)Aba guinoong Baria nakapupuno ka nang alcancia ang Fraile’I sumasainyo bukod ka niyang pinagpala’t pina higuit sa lahat, pinagpala naman ang kaban mong mapasok. Santa Baria Ina nand Deretsos, ipanalangin mo kaming huag anitan ngayon at cami ipapatay. Siya nauaAng Mga Utos ng Fraile (Parody of “The Ten Commandments“)Ang manga utos nang Fraile ay sampo:Ang nauna: Sambahin mo ang Fraile na lalo sa lahat. Ang ikalaua: Huag kang mag papahamak manuba nang ngalang deretsos.Ang ikatlo: Mangilin ka sa Fraile lingo man at fiesta. Ang ikapat: Isangla mo ang catauan mo sa pagpapalibing sa ama’t inaAng ikalima: Huag kang mamamatay kung uala pang salaping pang libing Ang ikanim: Huag kang makiapid sa kanyang asaua.Ang ikapito: Huag kang makinakaw. Ang ikaualo: Huag mo silang pagbibintangan, kahit ka masinungalingan.Ang ikasiyam: Huag mong ipagkait ang iyong asaua. Ang ikapulo: Huag mong itangui ang iyong ari.Itong sampong utos nang Fraile’I dalaua ang kinaoouian. Ang isa: Sambahin mo ang Fraile lalo sa lahat. Ang ikalaua: Ihayin mo naman sa kaniya ang puri mo’t kayamanan.Siya naua.-----------------<div>The author is an economist, businessman, MYX/Awit award-winning media producer and Kala band guitarist. </div><div>&quot;JPnomics&quot; discusses the author&#x27;s views on pop-culture, economics, music, travel, history, science and technology. </div><div>For questions, features and comments, e-mail him at jptanchanco@yahoo.com or tanchancotrimediaproductions@yahoo.com </div>

Pinoy netizens have recently been debating about God and religion. Actually, this isn't new. In fact, in the late 1800s, Pinoys were bolder and funnier when it came to topics like these.

Pinoy netizens have recently been debating about God and religion. Actually, this isn't new. In fact, in the late 1800s, Pinoys were bolder and funnier when it came to topics like these.