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The Perception of Senior High Students in Hinunangan National High School

On the Morality of Same-Sex Marriage

A Research Paper
Presented to the
Senior High School Department
Hinunangan National High School

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in


Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion (3I’s)

Submitted by:

NOELA C. MABALHIN DONABELLE C. DIANING

JAMES G. DELUTA MARIALYN D. QUIJANO

ANNABY LOR MELROSE ALBURAN

JERALD ALAS JESSIE MATARONG

MARK OCOT ABEL TAGNIPEZ

RENATO GOZO

Submitted to:

MS. MERALUNA L. OMOS

S.Y. 2018-2019

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Table of Contents

Part Page

Title Page ………………………………………………………………………………… i

Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………….. ii

Acknowledgment………………………………………………………………………… iv

Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………. v

Chapter I Introduction

Background of the Study………………………………………………………………… 1

Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………………….. 3

Definition of Terms……………………………………………………………………….. 3

Significance of the Study………………………………………………………………… 4

Scope and Delimitations of the Study………………………………………………….. 5

Chapter II Review of Related Literature

Literature…………………………………………………………………………………… 6

Studies……………………………………………………………………………………… 7

Readings…………………………………………………………………………………… 8

Theoretical Framework…………………………………………………………………… 8

Chapter III Methodology

Research Design………………………………………………………………………….. 10

Research Respondent……………………………………………………………………. 10

Data-Gathering Procedure……………………………………………………………….. 11

Methods and Interpretations……………………………………………………………... 12

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Chapter IV Results and Discussions

Results………………………………………………………………………………………13

Discussions…………………………………………………………………………………15

Chapter V Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclusions…………………………………………………………………………………18

Recommendations………………………………………………………………………… 18

References…………………………………………………………………………………19

Appendices

Appendix A: Questionnaire……………………………………………………………… 20

Appendix B: Survey Transcriptions…………………………………………………….. 21

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Acknowledgment

This study would not have been completed without the support and guidance of

others. The researchers, therefore, would like to thank the following:

 Our Almighty Father, for his abundant grace in bestowing the researchers

with wisdom and strength to complete this study.

 Our parents, for giving financial and moral support to the researchers during

the course of the study.

 Ms. Meraluna L. Omos, the adviser, for her undying fervor in teaching the

researchers in the completion of this research paper.

 The participants, for honestly participating in the survey to collect the

necessary data for this study.

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Abstract

Marriage is a socially or ritually recognized union between spouses that establishes

rights and obligations between the spouses, as well as between them and any resulting

biological or adopted children and affinity. However, the act and social definition of

marriage vary from culture to culture and religion to religion. With the changing of times

and the evolution of gender orientation, a lot of cultures and societies have reevaluated

the legality of the act of marriage to include those of the homosexual orientation. This

acceptance allowed couples of the same biological sex to marry, hence same-sex

marriage. But the Philippines, a country which is predominantly Christian finds itself in

moral dilemma as the issue of same-sex marriage goes against every dogma of

Christianity. Morality, however, is a very fluid standard. The study tried to determine if

same-sex marriage is moral according to the perception of the students and if morality

can be used to argue its legalization in the country. By interviewing students that

determine themselves to the three common gender identifications (man, woman, gay),

the researchers were able to conclude that: (1) the students consider morality to be

either objective or subjective, but (2) emotions are not reliable moral compasses thus

rejecting the subjective view, therefore (3) senior high students of the school perceive

same-sex marriage as an immoral act which makes morality a weak defense for its

legalization in the country. It is recommended that the study be replicated to include all

of the gender categories identified by psychology.

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Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Marriage, as defined Havilland, et. al. (2011) is a socially or ritually recognized

union between spouses that establishes rights and obligations between the spouses, as

well as between them and any resulting biological or adopted children and affinity (in-

laws and other family through marriage). This is the most legal definition acceptable for

the word.

However, the act and social definition of marriage vary from culture to culture and

religion to religion. Culturally, there are a lot of traditions which couples may need to

follow before being married, of which solely rely on the society in which they adhere to.

In religion, marriage practices vary significantly. Most obvious, is Islam’s

permissiveness of polygamous marriages, contrary to Christianity’s insistence of

monogamy. These cultural and religious connotations of marriage is what makes up,

categorically, society’s perception and acceptability of how it is and should be done,

hence the morality of the act itself.

With the changing of times and the evolution of what was perceived to be a solid,

unchanging, but now liquid, flowing spectrum of gender orientation and sexual

preference, which is a key component of marriage, a lot of cultures and societies have

revaluated the legality of the act of marriage to include those of the homosexual

orientation. This acceptance allowed couples of the same biological sex to marry, hence

same-sex marriage.

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On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision for all 50

states under its federal supervision to grant and recognize same-sex marriage as part

the citizens’ Constitutional right. The decision read, in part, “The Constitution promises

liberty to all within its reach, a liberty that includes certain specific rights that allow

persons within a lawful realm to define and express their identity. It also extend to

certain personal choices central to individual dignity and autonomy, including intimate

choices that define personal identity and beliefs”. This decision influenced a lot of

countries to rethink their stand on the issue, including the Philippines.

The Philippines, a country which is predominantly Christian, specifically Catholic,

finds itself in moral dilemma as the issue of same-sex marriage goes against every

dogma of Christianity and Catholicism. Though ranked as the 2nd most gay-friendly

country in Asia, only 2 out of 10 Filipinos are open to allow same-sex marriage in the

country, primarily to the belief that doing so would set the country directly against the

teachings of the Church, thus the act itself being immoral.

Morality, however, is a very fluid standard as it differs among people and

generations. In this study, the researchers will try to examine how the youth, in this case

the Senior High Students of Hinunangan National High School, perceive the morality of

same-sex marriage, and conclude, based solely on said perception, if it is possible for

said marriage to be legalized in the country.

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Statement of the Problem

This study aims to know on how the Senior High School Students of Hinunangan

National High School perceive the morality of same-sex marriage. Specifically it aims to

answer the following questions:

1. Is the meaning of morality common among students?

2. Do the students believe in morality as a precursor for actions?

3. Can same-sex marriage be legalized in the Philippines if it is to be judged on

morality?

Definition of Terms

This study employs conceptual and operational definition to understand the

following terms:

Same-sex Marriage - the marriage of same-sex couples, entered into in a civil or

religious ceremony.

Marriage Equality - refers to a political status in which the marriages of same-sex

couples and the marriages of opposite-sex couples are

recognize as equal by the law.

Morality - refers to the equality of being in accord with standards of right or good

conduct or a system of ideas that fall into those same

categories.

Perception - the process, through which the information from outside

environment is selected, reserved, organized and

interpreted to make it meaningful to individuals.

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Civil Rights - are class of rights that protect individual’s freedom from

infringement by governments, social organization and

private individuals.

Significance of the Study

The researchers believe that knowing the perception of the senior high school

students on the morality of same-sex marriage would help people decide on their stand

on the issue based on how correct it is in the view of the youth. Specifically, it will help

the following:

Community - this study will help the community by giving more awareness to the

people on how the youth view the morality of same-sex marriage

for them to adjust accordingly.

Researchers – the researchers will benefit by being able to help spread

awareness on the stand of the young people about same-sex

marriage which will allow them to expand the study to a wider

scope for better understanding.

School – by using the data in this research, administrators and teachers can

propose and implement programs that would raise awareness on

the issue and improve the school.

Adviser – the adviser, being more influential in the field of research, would be

able to encourage the replication of the study by others which

would greatly boost her standing in the field.

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Scope and Delimitation of the Study

This study entitled, “The Perception of Senior High Students in Hinunangan

National High School on the Morality of Same-Sex Marriage” is only limited to the senior

high school students of Hinunangan National High School in Hinunangan, Southern

Leyte. It only considers the morality of same-sex marriage based on how it is perceived

by the above-mentioned students. It will not delve into the inner arguments of the issue

and its subtopics.

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Chapter II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the theoretical/conceptual framework, related literature and

related studies that guide the development of this study.

Related Literature

Slick (2015) on his essay “Are Homosexuality and Homosexual Marriage Moral

Issue?” defended the Position that Homosexuals don’t have much to stand on when it

comes to promoting their practice based on the moral issues. Instead, they have used

misdirection of the main issue, misrepresentation of the opposing viewpoints, and mis-

application of civil rights to further their cause.

On the issue of the U.S. legalizing same-sex marriage, Joshi (2015) in his article

“Same-sex Marriage and Morality: Why Equality Must Triumph Over Religious Dogma”

argued that, in a global society where scientific advance, secular education and social

mobility have redefined age-old theories of how we look at the world, the ruling in

certainly the correct one. He said that because we have scientific proof that

homosexuality is not unnatural, we must also reconsider these norms of accepted

sexual behavior.

According to Law Teacher (2018) in the essay “Gay Marriage, A Moral Issue”,

there are religious arguments and protests that are against gay marriage. Among these

are unnatural, marriage is sacred and a sacrament, the primarily purpose of marriage is

procreation, and marriage is defined as a union, between a man and a woman. The

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author further added that it is immoral to legitimize gay unions because it is not in the

best interest of the children who might be adopted by the couple.

Related Studies

In a report published by Messner (2010) entitled “Religion and Morality in the

Same-sex Marriage Debate”, he noted that some same-sex marriage activities might

wish to exclude certain ,moral and religious viewpoints from the same-sex marriage

debate. He pointed out, however, that evidence shows that religion and moral

argumentation are often harnessed in support of same-sex marriage.

In their study “Race, Religion, and Opposition to Same-sex Marriage “Sherkat,

et.al. (2010) found out that the belief and position involved in Same-sex Marriage is

mostly due to Religious Factors and the morality attached to them rather than secular

influences.

Whitehead, A.L. (2014) in his study “Politics, Religion, Attribution Theory, and

Attitudes towards Same-sex Unions”, he argued that while widespread changes in

beliefs about the cause of homosexuality may presage shifts in support for same-sex

unions, many will be able to resist those shifts towards support, possibly leading to their

further marginalization within society.

According to Akpan, C.O. (2017) in his paper “The Morality of Same-sex

Marriage”. How not to Globalize a Cultural Anomie” thought gay people may have

feelings for whoever they like, and would want to be attached to such, it remains

unnatural for a man to sleep with a man as with as with a woman and the idea of

marriage in his sense is an abominator.

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Related Readings

The daily Herald (2013) pointed out that there are people who passionately

believe that not only is gay marriage morally wrong but also that it would be detrimental

to society to allow it, and thus it should not be the argument for making it illegal when

one subgroup starts claiming its moral superiority as the basis for making laws for a

much larger, heterogeneous group, things get bad fast.

Mohler (2013) asserts that there is a moral revolution happening all around us.

Further, he argues that the moral dimension has virtually disappeared from the cultural

conversation which changes people’s perception towards issues such as same-sex

marriage.

But Phillips (2006) argues for millennial societies have rejected homosexual

marriage is wrong, a violation of nature, in the same way slavery violated a man’s

natural rights to life and liberty, and that he added does not change depending on which

direction the cultural winds decide to blow.

Theoretical Framework of the Study

This section will describe the conceptual framework adopted in the research

design. It primarily consists of two elements-theories surroundings framing processes

and the conceptualization of the social construction of the target population. The

analysis was informed by theories surroundings sexual citizenship, which is an

important part of this research perspective, also discussed below.

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Lacanian Theory

Lacan reflected attempts to link psychoanalysis with social theory, saying the

unconscious is the discourse of the other that human passion is structured by the desire

of others and that we express deep feelings through the relay of others. He thus saw

desire as a social phenomenon and psychoanalysis as a theory of how the human

subject is created through social interaction. Desire appears through a combination of

language, culture and the spaces between people.

Stewart (2017) contends that Lacanian theory can provide two key insights,

demonstrated by references to the same-sex marriage debate. First, he argues that

fields are socio-historically constructed through the enactment of an imagined fantasy.

Marriage has consequently institutionalized a cultural capital that reflects the imaginary

of the dominant. I term this cultural capital “heterosexualness”. Second, he argued that

the Lacanian account of the symbolic order allows the logic underlying political violence

to be elucidated, this, logic illustrated through the concept of the sexuality bind,

legitimizes violence against the other when they violate the imagined rules of the field.

Applying these insights, he conclude that the legalization of same-sex marriage fails to

break down the symbolic boundaries between “heterosexual” and “homosexual” that

found the sexuality bind, instead reproducing the imaginary form of the sexuality bind

institutionalized in marriage itself.

This theory supports the researcher’s presumption that what the society accepts

as moral would play a vital role in the decision to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Chapter III

METHODOLOGY

This chapter presents the research design, the locale of the study, the

respondents, and the instruments. Likewise, it helps to determine on how to gather the

data and arrive at the data analysis procedure, so as to achieve the main purpose of the

study based on the statement of the problem.

Research Design

To achieve the main purpose of this study, the researchers will use the

Phenomenological Research Design. With this design, the researchers will be able to

describe the morality, and afterwards the legality, of same-sex marriage solely on the

perception of the Senior High School students.

Sauro, J. (2015), he described phenomenological study as a means to

understand the meaning participants place on whatever’s being examined, in this case

the morality of same-sec marriage be using a combination of methods that show the

participants’ own perspectives.

Research Respondents

The respondents of this study are the selected Senior High School students of

Hinunangan National High School. For fairness sake, the researchers will use criterion

sampling in choosing the respondents that will represent the population. As this study

concerns same-sex marriage, the researchers believe that it would be prudent to

choose the respondents according to their gender identification.

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For the purposes of this study, the researchers will consider the three (3) most

openly-identified gender groups: man, woman, and gay. Upon the discretion of the

researchers, due to time constraints in the conduct of the study, two (2) students

identified themselves as man, one (1) gay, and three (3) woman were asked to

participate. The number of women chosen were much more to increase the chance of

getting a lesbian-like attitude from them.

Research Instruments

The research instrument that will be used by the researchers is a questionnaire

and employs formulated questions. It will be given to the chosen respondents to which

they will be asked to answer in writing. The questionnaire shall consist of questions that

will try to reveal how the respondents perceive the issue and achieve the objectives of

the study.

Data-Gathering Procedure

The researchers’ questionnaire, approved by the adviser, would be distributed to

eight (8) Senior High School students of Hinunangan National High School that clearly

identify themselves as member of a specific gender group. The respondents will be

asked to answer the questions as honestly as they can and in any language that they

are most comfortable with In order to get the most accurate perception that they have.

When the respondents submit the questionnaires, the researchers will transcribe the

answers of the respondents and organize them according to how they relate to the

objectives of the study. The transcriptions will be the data of this study.

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Methods and Interpretation

The data of this study will be analyzed through a focus group discussion of the

researchers. Data organized according to the objectives of this study will be discussed

among the members of the group of the researchers in order to come up with a

consensus interpretation of the answers of the respondents. This interpretation will then

be reflected according to the objectives of this study. Conclusions will be achieved

crafted based on the interpretation of the researchers.

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Chapter IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Results

The following are the data collected on the survey conducted. This data is

already translated according to how the researchers understood the statements of the

respondents (For the transcription of the data, refer to Appendix B of this paper).

Question 1&2
How do you know if an action is good/moral and bad/immoral?

Person A If the action invade other people’s rights or privacy, it is immoral; if not, it is
moral.
Person B Doing good / moral actions means doing them w/ out ulterior motives.
Actions with selfish motives and hurting others are considered immoral.
Person C The law of the Catholic church and the law of the country is the basis for
morality.
Person D If it doesn't hurt others and is right with your conscience, it is considered
good or moral.
Person E It depends on our individual thoughts.
Person F In love, actions are always considered good.

Question 3&4
 Are good or moral actions based on and will result in happiness?
 Can an action be still considered good or moral even if it makes you feel sad or
angry?

Person A  No, it's not just based on happiness, but on the common things
between you and others.
 If you don’t like that action, then it is considered immoral.
Person B  No, because doing good/moral actions do not always equate to
happiness. There are times that you must do good even if it means
pain.
 There are times in our life when we face sadness or anger. We are not
perfect and we often make mistakes, but it doesn't mean that it is not
good.
Person C  No, because we control happiness and how we share it to others. It is
not necessarily of our actions.
 It depends there are actions that do not make us happy bit can make
others happy, then it is the right thing to do. Therefore, even if it makes
you sad or angry, it will be worth it.

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Person D  Yes, because bad actions result to sadness or temporary happiness.
 It depends on the moral of the person.
Person E  It must be done to make others happy, even if it doesn't make you
happy.
 Yes, as long as you do not sin in being sad or angry.
Person F  No, because it is selfishness to think of always being happy in our
actions
 It can. If it makes other people happy, then it is moral even if it results to
your sadness or anger.

Question 5
Is it necessary for you to strive to do good? If you want to do something, do you
consider first if it is good? Why or why not?

Person A No, it’s not necessary. I believe that we must do good and bad in balance. I
consider being moral as being true to yourself.
Person B Yes, because when you do good, it often results to greater unexpected
things.
Person C Very necessary. If you want to live a life of peaceful, harmonious, and
happy life, then we should strive to do good. Of course, because actions
have consequences. So to avoid negative consequences one should think
before acting.
Person D Yes because every action has its consequences.
Person E Yes, for our sake, because doing bad actions is sin.
Person F Yes, to inspire others. But in love, there is no good or bad as long as you
are willing to fight for it.

Question 6
What is your opinion on same-sex marriage?

Person A Everybody deserves to be loved, love has no gender.


Person B God only made men and women. Other genders are not in the bible but
they have the right to good life. They have the right to choose and love. In
this world, love is the most important thing because love is not constrained.
Person C It is inappropriate because it does not follow the law of God but if it makes
them happy. I'll understand.
Person D It is not good to make same sex marriage legal because God doesn’t
approve of it. Just like what happened to Sodom and Gomorrah, God
brings destruction to those who do the act.
Person E It is not good for us and for God. We shouldn't not destroy what God has
given us. Men are for women and women are for men.
Person F Let them do what they want to do, it's their lives, we shouldn’t judge.

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Discussions

The questions asked by the researchers in the questionnaire is based on the

statement of the problem of this study.

For Questions 1 & 2, participants were asked on their own understanding of the

concept of morality. This is done by determining what they perceive is the basis for

calling an action moral and immoral. By doing so, the researchers would be able to

grasp a certain boundary on how this young individuals judge morality.

The answers for Q1 & Q2 seem to fall on two extremes; objectivist view, which

lay morality in absolute standards such as human rights, laws, and doctrines, and

subjectivist view, perceiving morality on a more personal encounter (i.e., the feelings of

others, own judgment and conscience, and the concept of love).

Questions 3 and 4 try to determine if the participants perceive personal emotions

as important part of setting moral standards. This will measure, to a qualitative degree,

the relation between emotion and morality.

All but one of the participants absolutely believe that doing moral actions does

not necessarily include, or results to, happiness. But because the one opposing

participant did not, in definite terms, agree that feeling the opposite means that the

actions are immoral, it can be said that all the participants believe that emotions should

not be a basis in considering if an action is good or bad.

The 5th questions raised in the questionnaire aims to know the importance of

morality to students. This determines if it is important for them for an action to be good

before doing it. By doing so, it would connect the role of morality to same-sex marriage.

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As answered by the participants, it reveals that it is of importance for them to do

good, thus giving morality an important role in their decisions. Though one of them said

that actions should be balanced between good and bad, it still confirms that one should

always consider the good in every decision. This is because all of them believe that

there is a consequence in every action.

The significance of the 6th question is to determine if the respondents’ view on

same-sex marriage is based on moral considerations that they have highlighted. It is

designed to solicit the general perspective of the participants towards the issue that will

allow the researchers to connect it to the concept of morality.

The participants answered the most common extremes of the same-sex marriage

issue. One side argues toward the moral objectivist asserting the absolute law of God,

and the subjectivist view of morality on the side of happiness and choice of others.

The moral objectivist view has already been accepted by everyone as laws, be it

by God or by governments, entail punishments if it is violated. Because of this, the

objective moral standard that same-sex marriage should not be allowed is upheld in this

study.

It has been proven by the participants of the study that morality is not dependent

on emotions. This means that doing something because the actor feels happy or gets

happiness in return does not guarantee morality. According to the participants,

happiness is not a genuine moral compass. Because of this, the subjectivist view that

same-sex marriage is to be allowed because of happiness, or any other emotions for

that matter, is not morally acceptable.

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Chapter V

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Conclusions

Based on the results of this study, the following conclusions were made by the

researchers:

1. Morality, according to students, are the standards set by society in its laws

and the mandates being promulgated by the Divine through the different

religious institutions.

2. Considering if an action is good or bad should always be important because

there are consequences to every action.

3. If morality is the only consideration, same-sex marriage should not be

legalized in the Philippines because its morality is based on the subjective

standard, which, according to the students, is not a valid view.

Recommendations

After considering the steps done in this research, it is hereby recommended by

the researchers that:

1. The study be replicated to consider the other gender identities that were not

included in the conduct of this research;

2. The questionnaire be re-evaluated for validity and reliability and amended

accordingly to improve the effectiveness of the research study; and

3. The research paper be critiqued by multiple individuals in the different fields

to improve its contents for future uses.

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Appendix A: Questionnaire

Name (optional):
Gender Identification: ( ) Man ( ) Woman ( ) Gay ( ) Lesbian

THE PERCEPTION OF SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS


IN HINUNANGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ON THE MORALITY OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

To the Respondent:

Good day!

Thank you for agreeing to participate in this study that aims to assess the morality of same-sex
marriage according to your perception.

We are therefore requesting for you to answer the questions in these questionnaire as honestly
as you can. We encourage you to use any language comfortable with you to express your
thoughts effectively. Please feel free to use any part of these papers for your answers, so long
as your number them accordingly.

Sincerely,

The Researchers

1. How do you know if an action is good or moral?


Paano mo masasabi Kung ang isang Gawain ay mabuti o moral?

2. How do you know if an action is bad or immoral?


Paano mo masasabi Kung ang isang Gawain ay masama o immoral?

3. Are good or moral actions based on and will result in happiness? Why or Why not?
Ang mga mabubuting Gawain ba ay ginagawa lang kung masaya ka at para mapasaya ka? Bakit?

4. Can an action be still considered good or moral even if it makes you feel sad or
angry? How?
Pwede bang ang isang Gawain ay masabing mabuti o moral kahit na malulungkot o magagalit ka
dahil ginawa mo ito? Paano?

5. Is it necessary for you to strive to do good? Why or why not?


Kailangan ba na magpursige kang gumawa ng tama? Bakit?

If you want to do something, do you consider first if it is good? Why or why not?
Kung gagawa ka ng isang bagay, kailangan bang isipin Kung ito ay mabuti? Bakit?

6. What is your opinion on same-sex marriage?


Anong masasabi mo tungkol sa same-sex marriage?

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Appendix B: Transcriptions

Person A

1. If the action itself does not evade other peoples right or privacy.

2. If the action evades someones right and privacy.

3. No, moral action are based not only in your happiness but also people around you,
you must found the common group between you and the people around you.

4. Moral action are based on your moral decision if you dont like that action then that is
considered as an interval action.

5. No, i believe that we mist do good and bad. Do good thing with a little bit of bad
things with a little bit of good.

No, i consider it it is moral or not. Being moral means being true to yourself.

6. Everybody deserves to love, love has no gender.

Person B

1. Sa pamamagitan ng paggawa nito sa tama at walang halong kalukuhan o daya.

2. Sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay motibo at sa hindi mabuting pakikitungo sa kapwa


tao.

3. Para sakin hindi kasi hindi lahat ng bagay na ginahawa natin matutumbasan ng saya,
minsan kasi kahit anong pilit mong maging masaya pero deep inside sobrang sakit na
kaya diko masasabing gawain ay mapasaya ako .

4. Nabuhay tayo sa mundong ito na kung saan mararanasan natin ang malungkot o
magalit. Di tayo perpektong tao para di magkamalibsa mga bagay lahat tayo
nagkakamali gawin ito.

5. Kailangan kasi kung palati kang gumawa ng tama sa minsan may katumabas ito na
mas higit pa sa inaasahan mong bagay.

Oo dahil kung gagawa ako ng isang bagay na ikakasira ng buhay ko. Darating din ang
time a pagsisihan ko ito kung bakit ko ito ginawa. Sa pagkat mas makakabuti talaga na
pag isipan mo talaga bago gawin.

6. Nabuhay tayo kung saan lalaki at babae lng ang ginawa ng diyos wala mn sa bibliya
ang bakla at tomboy sapagkat tao parin sila namumuhay ng matiwasay kahit
madaming ayaw sa kanila may karapatan silang mamili at magmahal. Sa mundong ito

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pagmamahal ang pinaka importante walang basihan kung ano pa yang nagmamahal
kasi when it comes in love walang pinipili.

Person C

1. When in its not against the law of the Catholic church and legal under the rules of a
country.

2. When its against the law of the Catholic church ang illegal under the rues of the
country.

3. No, because the happiness is not on how you make it it is on how you do it,
happiness are more meaningful if we share our happiness to others, cause if they are
happy because of you then you too.

5. Very necessary? Because if you believe that life matters to do good in results for a
peace and harmony and ylu have the wide thinking and wants a happy and healthy life
then be a good invidual and listen to god.

Of course? Because in every choice/step we make comes a consiquences also?, so to


avoid riot/ misunderstanding we should think before we act.

6. My opinion to the same sex marriage is that it is very inappropriate, because this act
refuses to follow the rule of god and it is not an example of being a humnities and it
neglects the rules of a certain country, but my feedback to my fellow gender who
undergo same-sex marriage is that if this is what make them happy then I understand.

Person D

1. Kung ito ay hindi nakakasama sa ibang tao.

2. Kung nakapagdudulot ito ng masamang konsensya.

3. Para sakin ay oo sapagkat lahat ng masasamang bagay ay nakapagdudulot ng hindi


maganda na siyang makapag lulungkot ng isang tao. At sinasabing pagmamadaling
kasiyahan.

4. Dependi kasi ibat-iba tayong mga tao, at maging sa moral na tao.

5. Oo because every action has its consequenses

Yes, sapagkat mao natu

6.Hindi maganang ipaglegal sa pilipinas sapagkat hindi sang ayon ang diyos sa
gawaing ganito. Kagaya sa nangyari sa Sodoma at Gomora dahil sa gawaing ito ay
pinuksa ng Diyos ang kanilang lugar.

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Person E

1. Kung gagawa ka ng isang bagay ay dapat munang pag-isipan kung ito ba ay tama o
maling hawain.

2.

3. Ang mabubuting gawain ay ginagawa lang para mapasaya ang iyong kapwa tao.
Kahitna ikaw ay hindi masaya.

4. Oo kapag ikaw ay magalit iwasan ninyo ang mag kasala

5. Oo,dahil para lng ito sa ating sarili

6.Hindi iti nakabubuti sa atin, at sa ating panginoon. Dapat huwag natin sirain ang
anumang bagay ang ibinigay sa atin ng diyos. Dapat ang lalaki ay para sa babae at ang
babae ay para sa lalaki.

Person F

1. When it comes to love actions are always in a good moral.

2. Pagdating sa pag-ibig lahat hahamakin maging masama man o immoral.

3. No, because its an act of selfishness, because you only think for yourself your own
goods / satisfaction.

4. It can, because its what makes others to be happy then your sure whether it makes/
made you sad or angry as long as those people around are happy and all of this are
worth it.

5. Oo,para maka inspire sa ibang tao

When, it comes to love walang makabubuti o makakasama basta kaya mong


ipaglaban.

6. All I can say is do what they really want to do, its there life we cant judge theyre
human too.

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