Fr. Shay’s Articles
The US must curb rights abuse to keep the bases
May 5, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The US must curb rights abuse to keep the bases 5 May 2023 Fr. Shay Cullen It is highly unusual for the office of President Joe Biden in the White House to speak out directly and offer condolences to a victim of human rights violations in the Philippines with whom it is strengthening military cooperation […]
Read More...Catholic priests and bishops must obey the words of Jesus of Nazareth
May 3, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Catholic priests and bishops must obey the words of Jesus of Nazareth Fr. Shay Cullen 28 April 2023 Challenging pedophile priests in court is possible today in the Philippines. Much has changed in the Philippine judiciary in the past twenty years. Prosecutors and judges in the family courts are armed with 37 laws that mandate […]
Read More...The pursuit of justice for victim/survivors of child abuse
April 24, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The pursuit of justice for victim/survivors of child abuse Fr. Shay Cullen 22 April 2023 Much has changed in the Philippine judiciary in the past twenty years. Prosecutors and judges in the family courts are armed with 37 laws that mandate that they protect children and bring their abusers to swift and strict justice. Many […]
Read More...Childhood aggression rooted in malnutrition and peer groups
April 15, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Childhood aggression rooted in malnutrition and peer groups 15 April 2023 Fr. Shay Cullen The six-year old boy in Virginia, USA went to school as millions do every day but he was different. He had a tendency of violent behavior. He bullied other children, picked fights, kicked others and was unruly in the classroom. This […]
Read More...The story of Easter
April 8, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The story of Easter Fr. Shay Cullen 7 April 2023 What is it all about, we may ask. For those true friends of Jesus of Nazareth who believe that faith is a firm conviction that goodness, truth and practical action for social justice will eventually overcome evil, Easter is a time to reaffirm that belief […]
Read More...The Philippines needs children’s courts
March 31, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The Philippines needs children’s courts Fr. Shay Cullen 31 March 2023 Every time I sit in a Philippine family court with the Preda social workers and the children who are testifying against their sexual abusers, I see the many children and parents or guardians waiting to have their cases heard by the judge. Many other […]
Read More...The moral obligation to oppose crimes against children
March 24, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The moral obligation to oppose crimes against children Fr. Shay Cullen 24 March 2023 There is a moral obligation for all people who claim to be people with moral values, humanitarian commitments or even be Christian: to stand for justice and truth and against evil and violence. Today everyone is challenged to stand for children’s […]
Read More...Death by hazing is murder most evil
March 17, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Death by hazing is murder most evil Fr. Shay Cullen 18 March 2023 What savage animal instinct overcomes a human being when he gets the opportunity and power as a member of a group to inflict pain, suffering and hurt on another human being? The members of fraternities come together and seem to enjoy the […]
Read More...Women’s March for equality and justice
March 10, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Women’s March for equality and justice Fr. Shay Cullen 10 March 2023 Women have been longing for equality with men for thousands of years and began campaigning and marching only two hundred years ago for their rights and dignity to be respected. Throughout history, they have suffered discrimination and oppression and were considered property and […]
Read More...The best child protection laws but little church accountability
March 3, 2023 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The best child protection laws but little church accountability Fr. Shay Cullen 4 March 2023 Some of the best and well written-child protection laws are in the Philippines. However, it is enforcement that is lacking. There are few convictions of child abusers. Without the rule of law being enforced, there will never be an end […]
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