Question

What was the effect of Rizal's retraction or non-retraction controversy to the filipino nation?

Answer 1

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In 1935, a controversial retraction letter was discovered by a Catholic priest and was supposedly written by Rizal just before his execution, stating that he retracted any of his writing that contradicts the Catholic faith. ... This retraction has generally not affected Rizal's public image in the Philippines.

Answer 2

The impact of Rizal's retraction or the non-retraction debate on the Filipino nation states:

• Summary of Jose Rizal's retraction (withdrawal) dispute.
• Jose Rizal Dispute Resolution Many historians debate whether Rizal retract from the Catholic Church or not.
• In Rizal's statement: "I wholeheartedly withdraw from anything with my words, texts, letters, and conduct contrary to my character as a son of the Catholic Church."
• That it is true and Rizal is the only one who wrote and signed the withdrawal paper.
• There are disputes found based on both claims.
• Unfortunately, his instructions were not given.
• It was also argued that Rizal withdrew to save his family from further torture, granting Josephine Bracken legal status as his wife and securing reforms in the Spanish government.