Guidelines on the RH Bill (Seatwork on the Hierarchy of Values)

1. Research on the Reproductive Health Bill. The following might be helpful for your group fact-finding:

Talking Points For Dialogue on the House Bill 96 issued the by Loyola School of Theology (just search for Fr. Gonzales' blog post on the Talking Points)

Church, Constitution, and the R.H. Bill by Fr. Joaquin Bernas, S.J.

"Standing By The Catholic Church by Dean Tony La Vina of the Ateneo School of Government" (I have posted this a few months ago)

The actual provisions of the House Bill 96

2.Determine the two arguments, those who are for passing the bill, and those who still question the bill. They have to list down the values that both of them promote and protect.

3.Come up with their own stand regarding the RH Bill. The following questions may serve as guide:

How do I understand the RH Bill?
If I will be given a chance to explain my stand, how would I explain it?
What can I do to make people aware of it?

4.Post your answers on your respective group blogs.

Required Readings To Be Brought To The Quiz

Snyder v. Phelps: Does Hate Speech Trump the Right to Mourn with Dignity?


Why Spewing Hate at Funerals Is Still Free Speech

Inside the Supreme Court's Free-Speech Showdown

Don't forget to bring these readings in our quiz. You may put personal comments and writings BUT NOT the notes in our discussions.

The Microsoft Word compilation of these documents (so you don't need to copy and paste) can be found in this link. Just download and print.