{"id":2802,"date":"2024-03-11T12:31:03","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T04:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/?page_id=2802"},"modified":"2026-07-30T21:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T13:22:20","slug":"gabaysumpa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/gabaysumpa\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Cursing People"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An Analysis and Warning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc Document Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric Roxas&#039;s work (2024) teaches how <strong>make a curse<\/strong> against people who have hurt or committed a crime. It combines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Christian perspective<\/strong> (Genesis, God, holiness)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Folk Catholicism<\/strong> (candle, Saint Anthony of Padua)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spiritual revenge<\/strong> as an alternative to legal justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd0d Author&#039;s Main Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Explanation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/td><td>Man was created in the image of God; therefore he has the power to curse.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Condition<\/strong><\/td><td>The one who curses must be holy; otherwise, the curse will return to him.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Limitation<\/strong><\/td><td>Cannot kill or physically harm; family is not involved<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td>Justice, guilty conscience, misfortune in life<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Method<\/strong><\/td><td>Candle, picture\/name, prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26a0\ufe0f Critical Issues and Warnings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Theological Problem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Bible does not teach<\/strong> the use of curses as personal justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Romans 12:19 says: <em>\u201cDo not avenge yourselves\u2026 Vengeance is mine, says the Lord.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The curse in Genesis is <strong>God&#039;s judgment<\/strong>, not human power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Legal Implications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>swearing or swearing<\/strong> to others it may be considered:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serious threats<\/strong> (Art. 282, Revised Penal Code)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unjust vexation<\/strong> (Art. 287)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cyber libel<\/strong> if posted online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Psychological Harm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The intentional infliction of fear, anxiety, and sleeplessness is <strong>emotional abuse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May trigger mental health issues in the target.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Financial Exploitation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offering <strong>\u201cRitual of Justice\u201d<\/strong> and <strong>\u201cDebt Collection Ritual\u201d<\/strong> with <strong>minimum fee<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is no guarantee of validity; this is <strong>potential scam<\/strong> or fraud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Moral Contradiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is said to \u201cnot overdo it\u201d but the very act of swearing is <strong>violation of charity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christian teaching is <strong>forgive the offender<\/strong> (Matthew 6:14-15).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 Better Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Situation<\/th><th>Right Step<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aggrieved by the law<\/strong><\/td><td>File a case with the barangay, prosecutor, or court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>There is a debt that is not being paid.<\/strong><\/td><td>Send a demand letter; go to small claims court<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Emotional pain<\/strong><\/td><td>Consult a guidance counselor, psychologist, or spiritual director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Desire for justice<\/strong><\/td><td>Pray for <strong>peace and guidance<\/strong>, not a curse<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Feeling helpless<\/strong><\/td><td>Approach DSWD, PAO, or NGOs for legal and psychosocial support<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcd6 Things to Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>True justice<\/strong> is not obtained by a curse but by <strong>due process<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>God is a God of justice.<\/strong>, but He does not tolerate personal revenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The holiness<\/strong> is not a measure of power but of <strong>love and forgiveness<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cDo not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.\u201d \u2014 Romans 12:21<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uded1 Final Advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don&#039;t use curses.<\/strong> as a weapon. Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Process your anger<\/strong> in a healthy way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask for help<\/strong> to authorities and professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pray<\/strong> for yourself and even for your enemy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust<\/strong> that God is the true Judge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you need someone to talk to or guidance, call<\/em>* <em>National Mental Health Hotline: 1553<\/em> (globe\/tm) or <em>0966-351-4518<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc5 Review Date: July 30, 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Purpose: Inform, Warn, and Provide Alternatives<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Analysis and Warning \ud83d\udccc Document Summary The work of Eric Roxas (2024) teaches how to make a curse against people who have hurt or sinned. It combines: \ud83d\udd0d Author&#039;s Main Point Aspect Explanation Basis Man is created in the image of God; therefore has the power to curse Conditions The curse must be holy\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2802","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"Eric Roxas","author_link":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/author\/ericroxas\/"},"comment_info":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2802"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5896,"href":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2802\/revisions\/5896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/siqhealers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}