This is a discussion group related to the life and writings of Dr. Jose Rizal, national hero of the Philippines. We ask that all postings in the Messages section relate to Rizal's life, writings, or his influence in today's world.
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What is it to be Filipino? Perhaps reading Dr. Rizal and thinking about his insights into the national character may hold a clue. Do we idolize him (like some super man) or do we incorporate his character into our own?
FROM THE MODERATOR: Did Rizal really say this? If so, where? I don't recall these words by him. I'd like to know. It sounds like something someone aledges
"The real sin — perhaps it is a sin against the Holy Ghost for which there is no remission — is the sin of heresy, the sin of thinking for oneself. The
***[Jut] Get my drift?*** Yes, and I disagree with it. I agree with Rizal's drift: "What use is independence if the slave so today become the tyrants of
Hi Voltaire ...   Oops ! If I miss thanking you --I am sorry . Apparently, I am not as thorough in reading renditions of fellow posters.  Let me thank
[Cdv] One of Rizal's insights into the national character was that we needed to *make ourselves worthy* of self-governance *through education* - - - - - - - -