When Duterte called God "stupid," it Unleashed CHAOS upon us All
The Weight of Hubris: Duterte, Divine Reckoning, and the Nation's Burden Rodrigo Duterte's tenure was marked by a brazen disregard for established norms, a penchant for incendiary rhetoric, and a profound challenge to the very foundations of faith. His infamous declaration, "Who is this stupid God?" was not merely a flippant remark; it was a defiant gauntlet thrown at the heart of spiritual conviction, a direct affront to the divine. The scriptures, across various traditions, resonate with the concept of divine retribution. While the timing and nature of such judgment remain shrouded in mystery, the consequences of unchecked hubris often manifest in tangible ways. The global pandemic, COVID-19, emerged in the wake of Duterte's blasphemous pronouncements, casting a pall of suffering and uncertainty across the world. For many, this was not a mere coincidence but a stark reminder of the potential consequences of challenging the sacred. The Philippines, in particul...