Organized Religion Discussion Thread

[Sforza]

A ranking Church official has belittled the alleged death threat on President Benigno Aquino III, saying only bright and excellent leaders get such threats on their lives.

Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz said only govenment officials who are being envied by others get death threats.

"Bakit siya papatayin kung wala nga siyang kakayahan? Ang pinapatay ay yun talagang magagaling. Matitindi at talagang mahuhusay,"Cruz told Church-run Radyo Veritas.

The prelate, however, pointed out that it is the privilege of the President to be provided with a bulletproof vehicle for his own protection and security.

"Maganda nga yan mayroon bagong laruan para sa presidente. Para mag-enjoy naman siya kahit papano. It’s a toy. It’s a novelty. At siguro narinig din niya na sa ibang bansa ay may mga ganyang sasakyan ang presidente... Pagbigyan na natin. Magtiis na muna sa gutom si Juan de la Cruz," Cruz added.

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I'm not pro administration at all but that was below the belt, especially because it was from someone who's supposed to be able to show good moral judgement.