Xian Gaza Draws Controversy After Blaming Christianity for Crime in the Philippines
Xian Gaza elicited reactions after claiming that Christianity is partly to blame for the high crime rate in the Philippines.
Recently, Christian Albert Gaza, a Facebook user, blamed Christianity for the rise of crime in the Philippines. His post quickly went viral and garnered various reactions from the social media users.
Gaza compared the Philippines to Thailand, noting that both countries share several similarities in culture and lifestyle. However, he pointed out that Thailand has a lower crime rate, and he believes religion plays a major role in this difference.
According to Gaza, Buddhism teaches that actions in this life carry consequences not just now but also in future lives. Because of this belief in karma and reincarnation, people are more careful about doing wrong. He said that this fear of bad karma helps keep Thailand’s crime rate low.
On the other hand, the influencer criticized the Christian belief in forgiveness. He shared the opinion that in Christianity, even someone who commits serious crimes can still be forgiven if they repent and return to Jesus.
The content creator argued that this idea gives people the confidence to commit crimes, thinking they can just ask for forgiveness later.
Here is the full post:
“Ang setup ng Thailand at Pilipinas ay halos same same lang pero bakit mababa ang krimen dito kumpara sa ating bansa?
It’s because of the religion.
Ang turo sa Buddhism, kung ano yung gagawin mo ngayon dito sa mundong ibabaw eh mayroong consequences bukas at sa mga susunod mo pang buhay. Kapag gumawa ka ng masama, may bad karma yan in the future pati na rin sa next life mo. That’s why takot silang gumawa ng mali. Mababa ang crime rate.
Ang turo naman sa Kristiyanismo at sa mga Katoliko, kahit gumawa ka pa ng karumal-dumal na bagay ngayon, basta magbalik-loob ka lang kay Hesus, papatawarin ka pa rin Niya at muling tatanggapin sa Kanyang Kaharian. That’s why wala tayong takot gumawa ng krimen.
Bottomline, mataas ang crime rate sa Pilipinas because of Christianity.”
In another post, Xian Gaza denies allegations that he was paid by Kyline Alcantara’s family
The internet users expressed their reactions to the post:
