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Chapter 3

Rizalista religious movements view Jose Rizal as a holy figure who is still alive and will liberate his followers from injustice. Some believe Rizal is God or the second son of God, while others see him as a holy man. They draw parallels between Rizal and Jesus Christ, believing both were healers who died for their beliefs while opposing colonial rule in Asia. Influential women in Rizalista groups include Candida Balantac, who discovered a miracle spring in Nueva Ecija and is revered as "Inang Adarna" or "Maestra"; she receives visions from a mysterious bird.

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Chapter 3

Rizalista religious movements view Jose Rizal as a holy figure who is still alive and will liberate his followers from injustice. Some believe Rizal is God or the second son of God, while others see him as a holy man. They draw parallels between Rizal and Jesus Christ, believing both were healers who died for their beliefs while opposing colonial rule in Asia. Influential women in Rizalista groups include Candida Balantac, who discovered a miracle spring in Nueva Ecija and is revered as "Inang Adarna" or "Maestra"; she receives visions from a mysterious bird.

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Lala, Rahma Sueha P.

GEC109 Yy1

Chapter 3 Remembering Rizal

1. How do Rizalista groups view Jose Rizal and other national heroes? (5points)

The term "Rizalista religious movements" lead to a fundamental religion called and a type of Medieval Christianity
accepted by a range of minority catholic groups in Mindanao that believe in the holiness of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Filipinos'
official national figure. That most of these groups or evangelical sects assume Rizal is still alive and will liberate his
adherents from injustice and misery. Different Rizalist organizations hold different beliefs about Jose Rizal's greatness.
Others think he is Lord directly, while others say Rizal was God's second child, this same embodiment of Christ. Most of
these organizations consider Rizal to be the deity of which was before the Asian faith. Some regard Rizal solely as a holy
man.

2. What are the similarities between Jesus Christ and Rizal as seen by millenarians groups? (5points)

The histories and personalities of Jose Rizal and Jesus Christ, according to X Rizalistas, have obvious connections.
Some of them still think Rizal was reborn in Christ. The following are examples of parallel traits and attributes:

Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were unconcerned with individual distinctions such as position, profession, ethnicity,
and so on, and trusted in the equal and harmonious cohabitation of all people.

Neither Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were decent and upright individuals who followed their goals with the best will in the
world and means.

Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were both Asians.

Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were raised in a colonial-ruled nation.

Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal died for their beliefs.

Jose Rizal is the Philippines' messiah, much as Jesus Christ is the messiah of Israel.

Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were both healers.

Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were humiliated and tried on false allegations.

Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were murdered by their opponents.

3. Name some influential women in various Rizalista groups and explain their significant roles in their respective
organizations. (5 points)

ADARNISTA

Olivete, a tiny hamlet in Bongabo, Nueva Ecija, has a miracle spring that may treat a variety of ailments. Candida
Balantac, from San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, discovered Ilog Jordan.

Candida "Inang Adarna" Balantac is also known as "INANG ADARNA", "MAESTRA", and "ESPIRITU" by her devotees.
In her nightmares, a mysterious bird emerged.

While she preaches, a rainbow is said to emerge around her head.

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