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<p>Pope Francis, in his encyclical <i>Laudato Si’</i> (Francis, 2015), highlighted that one of the threats in the present-day context was the growing “throwaway mentality” of the people. This mentality is said to be detrimental to the environment as it tends to promote consumerism, profiteering, and individualism and encourages the disposal of all things deemed no longer useful. However, the throwaway mentality or throwaway culture is also manifesting in human dealings, such as the growing preference for live-in relationships or cohabitation, wherein one can easily discard a partner if they are later found to be incompatible. Using Cardinal Joseph Cardijn’s “see-judge-act” method in theological reflection, this research paper attempts to articulate Filipinos’ deep reverence for the dignity of marriage and the threats posed by live-in relationships to the basic institution of society, the family. The “see” part of the paper dwells on the younger generation’s growing acceptance of cohabitation as a means of forming a family. The “judge” part focuses on Pope Francis’s teachings on the danger of a throwaway culture in human relationships. Other Church teachings related to the topic are also explored. For the “act” part, the researcher interprets the risks associated with a throwaway mentality, informing the research paper’s insights, recommendations, and conclusion. This underscores that live-in relationships are indicative of a throwaway mentality and can be detrimental to the strengthening of the institution of marriage and family.</p>

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The Threat of a “Throwaway Culture” in the Context of Filipinos’ Increasing Preference for Cohabitation

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    2026年2月4日

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  • Joselito Gutierrez

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Pope Francis, in his encyclical Laudato Si’ (Francis, 2015), highlighted that one of the threats in the present-day context was the growing “throwaway mentality” of the people. This mentality is said to be detrimental to the environment as it tends to promote consumerism, profiteering, and individualism and encourages the disposal of all things deemed no longer useful. However, the throwaway mentality or throwaway culture is also manifesting in human dealings, such as the growing preference for live-in relationships or cohabitation, wherein one can easily discard a partner if they are later found to be incompatible. Using Cardinal Joseph Cardijn’s “see-judge-act” method in theological reflection, this research paper attempts to articulate Filipinos’ deep reverence for the dignity of marriage and the threats posed by live-in relationships to the basic institution of society, the family. The “see” part of the paper dwells on the younger generation’s growing acceptance of cohabitation as a means of forming a family. The “judge” part focuses on Pope Francis’s teachings on the danger of a throwaway culture in human relationships. Other Church teachings related to the topic are also explored. For the “act” part, the researcher interprets the risks associated with a throwaway mentality, informing the research paper’s insights, recommendations, and conclusion. This underscores that live-in relationships are indicative of a throwaway mentality and can be detrimental to the strengthening of the institution of marriage and family.