In the Public Square: Does God take sides?

In the Public Square: Does God take sides?

On March 11, the first anniversary of the arrest of Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity, the Archbishop of Davao said Mass in Davao City praying for “Tatay Digong’s” safe return. On the same day, in Quezon City, victims of Duterte’s iron rule joined a Mass led by Father Flavie Villanueva. Their prayer: That Duterte may pay for “killing our loved ones.” Two Masses, two entirely different prayer intentions. Which one would the Christian Go…