Reaction: To the Young Women of Malolos

             This letter, written by Rizal in response to the request of M.H. del Pilar, while he was residing in Paris, was about the courageous actions of twenty young women of Malolos. This is the story; During the time of Governor-General Weyler, twenty young women of Malolos petitioned the governor-general to open a night school so they can study Spanish under Teodoro Sandiko. Upon knowing this, a friar, Fr. Felipe Garcia, expressed disapproval of the idea. Due to this, the governor-general turned down them petition. However, still determined, the young women bravely continued their purpose. This caused a great stir in the political and social scene, not only in the Philippines but also in Europe.
             In the letter, Rizal tackled the many evils of the friars. They, who introduced us to Christianity, are also those that wreaks on it sanctity. Those that taught us to leave a life of simplicity are those who live a life of vanity and extravagance.
             They taught us that going to heaven would be easier if we were not rich are those that make themselves as wealthy as possible. Those that taught us service are those that accept bribery. What an example they made. If what they do are of God's will, then it would be better to turn our back on that god.
             Rizal also pointed out that living a God oriented life is not by saying endless prayers and novenas but by living on our own reason, the reason god intended for us.
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