Papers by Edwin B. Odulio
This article talks about the challenges that religion educators face in teaching the current gene... more This article talks about the challenges that religion educators face in teaching the current generation of young people — the Gen Z or Generation Z. Being born in the mid 1990s to mid-2000s, the Gen Zs comprise the population of students in the Catholic schools today. Recent studies on the characteristics of the Gen Zs show that this generation of young people is very much aware of social issues. Generally, the Gen Zs are passionate to be involved in the promotion of social justice and want to make a positive impact on the society when they join the work force. While the Gen Zs’ passion for justice is a favourable opportunity and resource in religious education, there are some challenges that are needed to be addressed to hopefully help the young people today in appreciating the relevance of the Christian faith to their passion and actions toward a more just society
The past century testifies to how technology can bring not only good benefits to humanity but als... more The past century testifies to how technology can bring not only good benefits to humanity but also harm and destruction. Since then, the potential threat of destruction of the human race and of the entire planet pervades. Given this scenario, how should Christians relate with the present unremitting technological developments that may not only be beneficial but also detrimental to life on earth? In this paper, we propose that Christians, on the basis of their ultimate hopefor the fulfilment of God’s Kingdom, should uphold technological development insofar as it helps in the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Otherwise, it is their responsibility to be actively critical to and resisting these movements. This position is based on the Ignatian Principle Tantum Quantum or “insofar as” it leads in the pursuit of the end for which we were created. In secular terms, Christians should be progressive in whatever contributes to the common good and preservation of life and defensive in anythin...
Asian Horizons, Dec 31, 2018
This article talks about the challenges that religion educators face in teaching the current gene... more This article talks about the challenges that religion educators face in teaching the current generation of young people — the Gen Z or Generation Z. Being born in the mid 1990s to mid-2000s, the Gen Zs comprise the population of students in the Catholic schools today. Recent studies on the characteristics of the Gen Zs show that this generation of young people is very much aware of social issues. Generally, the Gen Zs are passionate to be involved in the promotion of social justice and want to make a positive impact on the society when they join the work force. While the Gen Zs’ passion for justice is a favourable opportunity and resource in religious education, there are some challenges that are needed to be addressed to hopefully help the young people today in appreciating the relevance of the Christian faith to their passion and actions toward a more just society
This article talks about the challenges that religion educators face in teaching the current gene... more This article talks about the challenges that religion educators face in teaching the current generation of young people — the Gen Z or Generation Z. Being born in the mid 1990s to mid-2000s, the Gen Zs comprise the population of students in the Catholic schools today. Recent studies on the characteristics of the Gen Zs show that this generation of young people is very much aware of social issues. Generally, the Gen Zs are passionate to be involved in the promotion of social justice and want to make a positive impact on the society when they join the work force. While the Gen Zs’ passion for justice is a favourable opportunity and resource in religious education, there are some challenges that are needed to be addressed to hopefully help the young people today in appreciating the relevance of the Christian faith to their passion and actions toward a more just society
In this article, I argue that the relationship of justice and love can be seen and understood thr... more In this article, I argue that the relationship of justice and love can be seen and understood through the prophets’ message in the Old Testament and in Jesus’ manifestation and proclamation of the Kingdom of God. This relationship is continuously affirmed by the Church, in particular, through its Catholic social teachings. The love for God and God’s people is the essence of the human beings’ commitment to work for justice while living out justice is the concrete manifestation of humanity’s response to their loving relationship with God and one another
Asian Horizons, Dec 31, 2017
The past century testifies to how technology can bring not only good benefits to humanity but als... more The past century testifies to how technology can bring not only good benefits to humanity but also harm and destruction. Since then, the potential threat of destruction of the human race and of the entire planet pervades. Given this scenario, how should Christians relate with the present unremitting technological developments that may not only be beneficial but also detrimental to life on earth? In this paper, we propose that Christians, on the basis of their ultimate hope for the fulfilment of God's Kingdom, should uphold technological development insofar as it helps in the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Otherwise, it is their responsibility to be actively critical to and resisting these movements. This position is based on the Ignatian Principle Tantum Quantum or " insofar as " it leads in the pursuit of the end for which we were created. In secular terms, Christians should be progressive in whatever contributes to the common good Edwin B. Odulio is a theology instructor at the Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. He finished his master's degree in Theological Studies at the Ateneo and is currently taking his PhD degree in Theology. He teaches courses that deal with the Catholic social vision and is involved in the different outreach activities to help the youth to understand better their Christian faith. Email: eodulio@ateneo.edu 144 Asian Horizons and preservation of life and defensive in anything that may threaten them. This position shall be particularly situated in the Philippine context given the prevailing issues on public services, access to communication and information technology, and the effects of the global ecological crisis.
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