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I used to believe that knowledge is powerful, until I created a nonreligious society. It needed cash infusion for events, gatherings and convention. I founded PATAS in 2011. The convention costed me a fortune. But, alas the new leaders cannot even recognize me as the founder. They cannot even send a miniscule of gratitude that […]
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In a culture dominated by religiosity, overt superstition and fake news, it takes a truly ballsy person to fight against the noise. While pushing for secularism is by no means a competition, Marissa Torres Langseth, HAPI Founder and Chairperson Emeritus, was the first to openly advocate for a more secular Philippines in the public stage. […]
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I have been an activist since November of 2010. Pounding the road. I have made a difference, I am sure, no matter what they say. They are assholes anyway. Looking at retirement in 2020, for all good things must come to an end. Still in HAPI, of course, my child is carefree now. Being financially […]
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I will no longer go down to the level of dishonest and shady people, especially those in the nonreligious sector in the Philippines.. I will not negotiate with pathological liars and terrorists. Terrorists are those who grab power from others for self aggrandizement, and self interest. I declined the offer of Emeritus three times from […]
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The new October edition of FilAm magazine is now out, and available. It is FREE of charge and you can pick up a copy in Philippine Embassy and any pinoy stores in NY/NJ, USA. This is an update of my interview in 2012, what has happened and why I have become happy and HAPI.. Another […]
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I thought, I am going to lay low. Sounds like it is not happening: My first interview was way back in 2012..Coming out atheist. https://thefilam.net/archives/7934 – had > 50 comments. Because it was something phenomenal.. : a pinay who is an atheist. . People became curious of me.. I had some invites for interviews from […]
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By Scott Douglas Jacobsen Marissa Torres Langseth is the Founder and Chairwoman Emeritus of HAPI – Humanist Alliance Philippines, International. Here we talk about HAPI, secular women, and more. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What triggered the original formation of PATAS and then HAPI? Marissa Torres Langseth: I do not need fame nor fortune. I created PATAS […]
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When someone left the society, this someone became enraged and badmouthed the “founder of the society”, rationalizing his departure like a real crazy lunatic, gaslighting everyone at his path. A glaring sign of ” what I cannot have, you cannot have” , crabbing in short, hoping/ wanting to destroy the society. Oh well, he […]
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Thus far, HAPI is the only non-religious society with regular community outreach. We believe that a strong society is based in the community and that is why we believe that it is important to invest in the children of this world – they are our future and shape the generations to come. I awake each […]
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