World Religions and Belief Systems POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION Most Essential Learning Competency Analyze the influences of religion to culture and society POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION REVIEW INSTRUCTIONS: Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if not. REVIEW
Buddhism, Hinduism, and
Jainism are also known as Dharmic religions. TRUE REVIEW
Judaism and Christianity all
originated in the subcontinent of India FALSE REVIEW World religions can be regarded along the lines of their exclusivity or non-exclusivity TRUE REVIEW
Shang river is found in the
subcontinent of India FALSE REVIEW
Ethnic religions are younger
than universalizing religions FALSE ACTIVITY Group the following events/practices based on how religion influences it. Is it a positive effect, a negative effect, or is it both? ACTIVITY Zakat of Islam POSITIVE NEGATIVE Ahimsa of Jainism Indian Caste System Hindu’s Sati Karma ACTIVITY POSITIVE NEGATIVE
Zakat of Indian Caste
Islam Karma Ahimsa of System Jainism Hindus’ sati POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION PROMOTES SOCIAL HARMONY • Religion believes in supernatural beings and powers. It practices a set of rituals and ceremonious rites of passage and rites of intensification. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION PROVIDES MORAL VALUES • It provides a systematic model of the universe, which in effect determines organized human behavior POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION PROVIDES SOCIAL CHANGE • It can be very effective in lobbying and campaigning for certain social issues using its own moral teachings as the basis of argument. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION REDUCES FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN • Religion was developed from man’s need to have a sense of origin and destination; to discover where they came from and where they are bound to go to when they die. • Religion provides answers for phenomena and questions that science or reason cannot explain. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION REDUCES FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN • dharma - moral and social obligation that determines what will happen to them in the afterlife • karma - moral consequences of one’s act POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION REDUCES FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN • Among the Christians, obeying the Ten Commandments and being good to others will earn a reward of eternal life in heaven POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION REDUCES FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN • Among the Muslims, there are certain circumstances which will guarantee them a place in heaven, like dying in jihad (a struggle against unbelievers) or performing the hajj (Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca). POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION GIVES POSITIVE GOALS IN LIFE • People were inspired by the stories of different prophets from their own religious affiliations, like that of Moses, Siddharta Gautama, and Muhammad. POSITIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION GIVES PEOPLE A SENSE OF BELONGING • Just as family, ethnicity, or nationality give people a sense of belonging, so does religion. For some, religion provides people with personal identity as part of a group with similar worldviews, beliefs, values, practices, and lifestyles. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION AFFIRMS SOCIAL HIERARCHY • Some religions affirm social hierarchy often favoring men and as a result, perpetuate the notions of class or gender discrimination and oppression. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION AFFIRMS SOCIAL HIERARCHY NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION CAUSES DISCRIMINATION • This happens when people do not tolerate religious ideologies different from the one they follow. Religious fanaticism can lead to feelings of hatred, which could lead to racism, and eventually violence. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION TRIGGERS CONFLICTS AND FIGHTS • Religion also has some aspects which make it susceptible to be a source of conflict and war. History witnessed numerous lives sacrificed and lost in the name of religion. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION AS AN ECONOMIC TOOL FOR EXPLOITING THE MASSES • According to the German philosopher Karl Marx, “religion is the opium of the masses.” NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION IMPEDES SCIENTIFIC SUCCESS AND DEVELOPMENT • Throughout history, religion has proven to impede scientific development. For example, it has often been said that the Catholic Church used to teach that the world is flat and warned people against going to faraway places if they do not wish to fall off the edge of the earth NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION OBSTRUCTS THE USE OF REASON • Many question the suitability of religious doctrines to the needs of the present and future generations. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RELIGION RELIGION OBSTRUCTS THE USE OF REASON • Many question the suitability of religious doctrines to the needs of the present and future generations. REFERENCES • Cornelio, J., Sapitula, M., & Calano, M. J. (2019). Introduction to world religions and belief systems. REX Bookstore. • Corral, V. & Balance-Kupang, G. (2017). Introduction to world religions for senior high school. C&E Publishing, Inc. • Mejia, R. (2016). Introduction to world religions and belief systems. St. Andrew Publishing House. • Jose, M. D. & Ong, J. (2016). Introduction to world religions and belief systems. Vibal Group.
