10 Questions
Who protested in a pastoral letter that Catholic students would be affected if compulsory reading of the unexpurgated version of Rizal's works were pushed through?
Archbishop of Manila, Rufino Santos
According to Cuenco, what did Rizal attack in his works?
Dogmas, beliefs, and practices of the Church
Who supported the bill and reasoned that the independence movement started in their province when Lapu-Lapu fought Ferdinand Magellan?
Pedro López
Why did Catholic schools threaten to close down if the bill was passed?
Due to fear of losing profits
What compromise was suggested when the Catholic schools threatened to close down?
Using the expurgated version of Rizal's works
Why was the Catholic Church in the Philippines opposed to the Rizal Law?
Due to the anti-clericalism present in José Rizal's novels.
What provision was included in the final version of the Rizal Law to accommodate Catholic students' objections?
Allowing Catholic students to opt-out of reading José Rizal's works based on conscientious objections.
What accusation did Church leaders make against Senator Recto, the proponent of the Rizal Law?
Being a communist and anti-Catholic.
How did Fr. Jesus Cavanna express his disagreement with teaching Rizal's novels?
By arguing that the novels were outdated and did not reflect current conditions.
What argument did radio commentator Jesus Paredes use to support Catholics' right to refuse reading Rizal's novels?
It could endanger their salvation.
Learn about the Republic Act No. 1425, which mandates educational institutions in the Philippines to offer courses on José Rizal. Explore the opposition by the Catholic Church and the significance of Rizal's works Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo.
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