Quezon City, Philippines – The Philippine Pastafarian Church took center stage as various secular organizations in the Philippines convened for the #PhilippineSecularSummit2024, held under the banner of secularism and for the people. The summit served as a platform to address critical issues pertaining to secularism, freethinking, and humanism.
This year’s event was a collaborative effort, with the Philippine Pastafarian Church playing a leading role alongside the following organizations:
– Humanist Alliance Philippines, International (HAPI)
– Philippine Atheism, Agnosticism, and Secularism Inc.
– Secular Filipinos for Better Governance
– Filipino Freethinkers
The keynote address was delivered by Atty. Luke Espiritu, a prominent labor leader and a staunch advocate for a better, secular Philippines.
The summit aimed to foster open discussions on the importance of secularism in the Philippines and its role in promoting a just and equitable society. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions on various topics, including:
– The role of secularism in a democracy
– The separation of church and state
– Freethought and critical thinking
– Human rights and social justice
The #PhilippineSecularSummit2024 marks a significant event for the growing secular movement in the Philippines. It provided a platform for secular organizations, with the Philippine Pastafarian Church playing a leading role, to come together, share ideas, and strategize ways to promote secularism in the country.
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