Curas, líderes religiosos filipinos son amenazados de muerte

Curas, líderes religiosos filipinos son amenazados de muerte

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Religious Studies, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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In the Philippines, church leaders, including Father Robert Reyes, have received death threats after criticizing President Duterte's anti-drug measures. They are hesitant to seek police protection due to the police's involvement in the campaign, which has resulted in numerous deaths. Instead, they may seek court protection. The threats decreased after Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle informed Duterte. Duterte has often criticized the church for clergy abuse and hypocrisy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the priests and church leaders in the Philippines to report receiving threats?

Their participation in international conferences

Their involvement in political campaigns

Their criticism of the president's anti-drug measures

Their support for the president's policies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are the priests hesitant to seek police protection?

They believe the police are not trustworthy

They think the police are involved in the anti-drug campaign

They have already received protection from another source

They do not consider the threats serious

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alternative are the priests considering for their protection?

Seeking help from international organizations

Requesting protection from the court

Moving to a different country

Hiring private security

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Archbishop of Manila take regarding the threats?

He requested international intervention

He organized a protest

He informed the president about the threats

He ignored the threats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has President Duterte responded to the church's criticism?

By criticizing the church for hypocrisy

By ignoring the criticism

By offering to meet with church leaders

By apologizing to the church