The trial court yesterday pronounced Mr. Celdran guilty beyond reasonable doubt of "offending the religious feelings" penalized under Article 133 of the RPC. He is being castigated for going in front of the altar while holding his placard Damaso when there was an ongoing religious ceremony.
Dura Lex Sed Lex. Yes, it was all balls to pull that stunt; his message reverberated outside the halls of the church. In this case, I have to separate my support for the RH Law viz-a-viz the manner by which Mr.Celdran chose to send his message across.
His supporters say the law is "little", "obscure", and those other words which connotes minor importance. But fact is, 133 is in our book of rules, as such it is enforceable. Mr. Celdran clearly flouted it, thus he must suffer the consequence. This when the euphoria has settled. They don't want the fog cloaking their acts be removed. But it should be removed.
I agree with what others were saying, had he done that in a mosque carrying a placard with statement imputing terrorists/bombers/killers, he prolly won't see his day in court. Allah forbids, what the faithful muslims would do to avenge their religious feelings.
Lesson: the religious has feelings, don't offend it. LOL.
