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This Country Bans Religious Distraction In Cars
Philippines authorities have banned the religious icons hanging on the dashboards of the cars. The ban has caused a controversy in the country.
The authorities of Philippines have banned the religious distractions in the cars. That means there will be no hanging rosaries and religious icons on the dashboards of the cars.
The ban is implemented due to safety concerns. The Catholic Church has opposed the ban, stating that the religious icons offer divine intervention on the roads. The ban will be enforced from May 26, 2017, and is a part of a new law to eliminate the distraction of drivers.
The national transport regulatory agency spokeswoman, Aileen Lizada stated that the new law also bans speaking or texting on mobile phones, putting on makeup and eating or drinking while driving.
But it is the ban on religious icons has stirred a controversy in the country. The visitors to the Philippines often see religious icons and trinkets hanging on cars and minibuses.
Among the 100 million people of Philippines, around 80 percent are Catholic. The religious icons on the cars and buses are seen as God's protection while driving. And the ban on the religious feelings of the people has caused a stir.
Executive Secretary, Catholic Bishops' Conference, Father Jerome Secillano has criticised the ban. He said, "This is an overreaction, insensitive and lacks common sense. With these religious images, drivers feel they are safer, that there is divine intervention and they are being guided and protected."
The drivers are also not happy with the ban. A drivers association stated that no data is showing religious icons causing an accident. The organisation also said, "Do not meddle with the drivers' faith in God."
