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‘In a post-disaster landscape of destruction, stories from faith communities serve as pockets of hope’
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Faithful to our role as chroniclers of history, we reporters wrote articles and shot video reports that contained basic information: what happened, how many people were affected, and what kind of help was needed. We made sure our reports were factually complete. We, who were then in our mid-20s, felt we did an excellent job of news reporting.When we returned to the Rappler newsroom, one of our newsroom managers was furious.
In our recent coverage of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine , I worked based on the premise that faith communities play a special role in disasters such as this. 2. A Catholic priest — Father Ruel Lasay, executive director of Caritas Sorsogon — braved chest-deep floodwater and joined a rescue operation on J. Alegre Street, Sorsogon City. It has nearly 5,000 likes and 1,000 shares.
COMFORT. This artwork by Catholic social media page Veni Creator seeks to give hope to Bicolanos. Artwork by Veni Creator Don’t get me wrong. Faith alone cannot solve problems such as flooding — and hope cannot get stuck in being hopeful. We need to hold the government accountable. We need to elect responsible leaders who will empower citizens to build a better world. Yes, prayer is not enough, and inspiration is only a starting point. It can be a bringer of death, in the case of terrorists who twist religious doctrines to suit their political needs.
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