Religious problems of Filipino young men was published in Manila in 1920, during the American colonial era in the Philippines. The text serves as an evangelical address intended to guide young Filipinos toward a vital Protestant Christian faith as an alternative to the prevailing religious environment. The author posits that the majority of young men in the Philippines are caught in a state of "irreligion," having lost faith in the traditional "old Spanish church" due to its association with "deception and oppression" under the former colonial regime. Laubach contrasts the historical "sacerdotal religion" of Roman Catholicism with the "prophetic and inspirational" early Christianity, which he states was rediscovered during the Reformation and is central to Protestantism. The book's relevance to Philippine culture and national events lies in its argument that the nation is destined for world leadership in the realm of the spirit. Laubach argues that the Philippines' future as a free and successful republic is contingent upon the Filipino people embracing the values of the Bible, which he links directly to democracy, including conscience, independence of soul, and idealism. The work is a call to action, urging young Filipino men to undergo a "transformed life" in Christ to prepare the Philippines for its "spiritual destiny" in the Orient.
Religious problems of Filipino young men