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[OPINION] Class struggle: On the history of Christianity in the Philippines
Mar 17, 2021 3:52 PM PHT
Orly Putong
2021 marks 500 years since Christianity came to the Philippines. As a predominantly Catholic country, the celebration of its quincentennial is very important and is inevitably tied to our nation’s whole history. But it is also a perfect time for us to not only celebrate, but also evaluate its legacy in our history and society.
According to patriotic historian Renato Constantino, Filipino [Christian] history is predominantly seen through the lens of Spanish and American historiography. During the nationalist ferment of the late 50s up to the early 70s, there were attempts to challenge these predominant views of history. These can be seen through works such as the 1946 pamphlet “Peasant War in the Philippines,” which was anonymously reprinted in the