Chapter 3 Remembering Rizal

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CHAPTER 3: REMEMBERING RIZAL

Name: Masaranga, Armila S. Prof.: Carol R. Antonio


Course: BSEd Sciences Date: 10/09/21

1. How do Rizalista groups view Jose Rizal and other national heroes?

Rizalista groups view Jose Rizal as a God, the second son of God, the
reincarnation of Christ. Some of these groups also identify or view Rizal as the
god of the pre-Spanish Malay religion. Some only see as Rizal as a spiritual
guide. They believe in the divinity of Jose Rizal, the national hero martyred by
the Spanish. Among the heroes, Jose Rizal is like a saint to them, they believed
that he is the one who will return and save the mankind, some believed that he
is still alive and will return to deliver his followers from poverty and oppression.

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

According to the millenarians groups, Jose Rizal is the reincarnation of


Jesus Christ because they believed or seen Jose Rizal and Jesus Christ have
similarities like they were both morally upright and exemplary in their own
rights, pursued their ideals with purest methods and intentions. The two lives
being sent into the world to fulfill a purpose, the redemption of mankind from
sin in the case of Jesus and the redemption of his people in the case of Rizal.
They also believed that they were both possessed extraordinary character and
both paid no attention to human differences in status, education, race, etc.
Both believed in Both believed in equal and peaceful coexistence of all human
beings, they advocate of reform and peaceful means to carry out their
missions, or strongly denounced or against in prejudice, apathy,
immorality and cruelty. They were both pious and Asians, and both from a
country under colonial rule during their time. Many more, such as, they were
both healers and great visionaries. Both believed in Golden Rule and
universal brotherhood of men and were closely associated with small
group of followers. They were also victims of trial and mockery for unjust
charges. Their teachings influence people around the world and most
importantly they were both executed or sentenced to death by their enemy
because of their love for justice and equality. They were both offered their
lives or died young for people or for a noble cause.

3. Name some influential women in various Rizalista groups and explain their
significant roles in their respective organizations.
 Reyna Yolanda Liban Manalo -she founded the only government-
recognized foundation of Rizalistas called the Celyo Rizal Inc. she
"conceived of the country's first human flag in 2007 and the first
Philippine human map in 2008 at the Luneta. She performed a "ritual for
unity" just like a priestess under the night sky in front of a statue of Dr.
Jose Rizal.

 Dr. Severina Luna Orosa – she founded the female counterpart


organization of the Knights of Rizal (KOR) in 1957, which spreads the
ideals and beliefs of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine National Hero.

 Lady Imelda Cansana-de la Cruz PhD – she is the president of the KR and
also promoting its ideals.

 Gloria Bibat – she is the current leader of the Sagrada Familia. She
commanded the family when to sing, pray, and kneel. The church was
believed to be "the perfect location to meet Rizal the messiah as he
was prophesied to descend from Mount,

 Epifania Valdejos Castillejos – she is called or believed to be the


“babaeng Rizal” (female Rizal), draped herself with a large Philippine flag
in the annual parades.

 Isabel Suarez – she holds the position, known as the Suprema. The
Suprema is responsible for resolving or mediating all kinds of local
conflicts, assisting all members seeking advice, making all the major
decisions needed for the betterment of the organization and leads
followers in prayer, reading lessons from letters written by the original
Suprema. The main teachings are that followers should lead moral, good
lives and do their best to live peacefully within their communities and
families. She is the current head of the Iglesia de la Ciudad Mistica de
Dios

 Maria Bernarda Balitaan – she is the founder of Iglesia de la Ciudad


Mistica de Dios.

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