More than 40 family, life and faith based organizations have come together to form a “super coalition” against divorce.
The Super Coalition Against Divorce (SCAD) was formed “to work together to prevent anti-family and anti-life laws from being passed in Congress,” said a Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines post on Tuesday, June 18.
Organized by the Diocese of Novaliches’ Family and Life Commission, the lay groups have come together to oppose the legalization of divorce in the country.
“The purpose of this significant gathering was to unify and strategize the collective opposition to the divorce bill being considered by the government, Each group brought unique perspectives and insights, reflecting a broad spectrum of religious and family-oriented organizations committed to preserving the sanctity of marriage,” the Diocese of Novaliches said in a statement.
“The coalition’s main focus is to discuss the possible effects of divorce on society, its moral and ethical issues, and to create a unified plan to oppose the measure,” the diocese added.
Some of the lay groups that have joined SCAD include Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas, Couples for Christ, Alliance for the Family Foundation Philippines Inc., Live Christ, Share Christ, and Novaliches Ecumenical Fellowship, among others.
Last month, the House of Representatives approved on the third and final reading a bill reinstituting absolute divorce in the country. With 131 affirmative votes, 109 negative votes, and 20 abstentions, the chamber passed House Bill (HB) 9349, or the proposed Absolute Divorce Act.