The ban imposed by the government of Philippines on keeping religious icons like the rosary in vehicles , for safe driving , creates conflicts and rebels in the country. The government is believed to have imposed this ban due to their latest clash between Catholic Churches in the country. The majority of the country is Catholics and thus this imposition by the government is faced by the people with great revolts.
As reported by the Catholic news agency, Fr. Jerome Secillano, the Executive Secretary of public affairs at the Catholic Bishop’s Conference, Philippines, stressed that , “This is an over-reaction, insensitive and lacks common sense.” Further, he added, “Most drivers feel safer with religious icons in their vehicles , because they give them a sense of divine intervention and protection.”
The Catholic Churches in Philippines have spoken against the new rule of the government and warned that none of the faithful would be accepting the ban. As reported by the Catholic news agency , George San Mateo , the president of Piston, an association of drivers and owners remarked that “Do not meddle with the drivers’ Faith in God.”
Source :www.catholicnewsagency.com
