Philippines Value System� Religion

Philippines Value System� Religion

1. Philippines Value System Religion Belief and Practices Bui Le Ha Ninh Course: PhD Public Administration

2. CORE VALUE Religions are S hared collections of transcendental Belief that have been passed on from believers to converts, that are held by adherents to be actively meaningful and serious and either based on formally documented doctrine or established cultural Practices Value : the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth or usefulness of something

3. Catholic : The principle of the primacy of god Love of god and love of neighbor The principle of the sanctity of life Life and dignity of the human person, Rights and responsibilities, Care for god’s creation The principle of fidelity in relationship Call to family, community and participation, Sacredness of self, Sacredness of marriage, Sacredness of family The principle of common good Option for the poor and vulnerable, The dignity of work and the rights of workers, Solidarity and fraternity

4. Protestant Priesthood of all believers Protestant work ethic Solo gratia

5. Islam The belief in one god unities the entire society Service to mankind Equality and justice Man is the central figure in Islamic culture Respect for women

6. Buddhist The three universal truths The four noble truths The noble eightfold path

7. RELIGION IN THE PHILIPPINES 93.1% are Christians 81% are Roman Catholic 11% are Protestant 1.1% are others 5.5% are Muslim 0.1% are Buddhist 1.3% are Others

8. CORE VALUE IN PHILIPPINE RELIGION BELIEF Indigenous religions Their reasons for these beliefs usually stemmed from the fact that they often would hear the names of new deities, concepts, beliefs, etc . Belief in a Supreme Being Belief in a Tripartite Spirit (the creator, the ‘son,’ and the spirit) Belief in Skyland (heaven) and Kasanaan (hell) Animism and totemism Belief in an afterlife => Impact to their live, their survive. Many gained renown for their ability to develop anting-anting, a charm guaranteed to make a person invincible in the face of human enemies.

9. Catholic The Spanish seldom had to resort to military force to win over converts, instead the impressive display of pomp and circumstance, clerical garb, images, prayers, and liturgy attracted the rural populace. To protect the population from Muslim slave raiders, the people were resettled from isolated dispersed hamlets and brought " debajo de las companas " (under the bells), into Spanish organized pueblos. programs geared to social action and human rights among the rural and urban poor CORE VALUE IN PHILIPPINE RELIGION BELIEF

10. Protestant Since this Protestant group instituted and controlled the system of public education in the Philippines during the American colonial period, it exerted a strong influence. Most of the teachers who went to the Philippines were Protestants, many were even Protestant ministers. There was a strong prejudice among some of these teachers against Catholics Most of those who follow these cults are the poor, dispossessed, and dislocated and feel alienated from the Catholic church. CORE VALUE IN PHILIPPINE RELIGION BELIEF

11. Islam Ethical Values : Will influence people’s feelings about themselves that could affect their mental health and may stimulate efforts toward self-improvement that could dispel feelings of emptiness or worthlessness. Feelings of equality with others and a sense of fairness can help to combat feelings of low self-esteem, thereby enhancing the health of the individual and the community more generally. Positive Attitudes: Muslims believe in having a positive attitude, and are encouraged by their faith to be optimistic even in their darkest moments: This increases motivation for individuals to help themselves and provides a self-image that may influence mental health, as well as affect apathy and feelings of emptiness. CORE VALUE IN PHILIPPINE RELIGION BELIEF

12. Importance of Family : Family and kinship are the cornerstones of Muslim life. Islam stresses that caring for family members is a primary responsibility of both the individual and the community. Muslims believe that God will reward individuals who do this Adultery : Under Islamic law, the punishment for adultery is 100 lashes of moderate intensity. Polygamy: Muslim men are allowed to have up to four wives, although they must treat each wife equally. Importance of Work : Islam encourages Muslims to work and makes it clear that people who work and produce are better than those who spend their time doing nothing or even spend it at the mosque in worshiping only.

13. Indigenous : For the Filipino, every facet life was considered sacred CORE VALUE IN PHILIPPINE RELIGION PRACTICES The stars to were consulted for auspicious times and important events like hunting expeditions, battles, sacrifices M any Filipino tribes practiced blood sacrifice, more common were bloodless offerings like the betel quid, or palm leaf books with prayers, supplication, praises, etc

14. Amulets known as anting-anting gave the possessor unique powers, or made them invincible The Filipinos often resorted to divination to ascertain the will of the gods, or the winds of fate CORE VALUE IN PHILIPPINE RELIGION PRACTICES

15. Catholic Baptism Ceremonies are religious ceremonies done to cleanse our spirits and become part of Christ Holy Communion Ceremonies are religious ceremonies done to establish partnership and relationship with God Funeral ceremonies are religious ceremonies which involves the blessing of the people who passed away before they are buried or cremated.  Wedding ceremonies are the religious ceremonies in which a couple is joined in Holy Matrimony as it was mentioned from marriage and Wedding customs in the Philippines

16. the Holy Week ceremonies are the religious festivals celebrated at the last week of Lent and week before Easter By paying penance, they are able to reflect and improve one’s spirituality.  It doesn’t matter whichever one will choose on how they will pay for penance but the important part is the reason why are we doing it Most Filipino Catholics consider the Nazarene statue to be miraculous, able to heal terminal cancers and other sicknesses, to grant petitions, and to help those in need It is one of the May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary and lasts for the entire month

17. Protestant missionaries made major contributions in the fields of education and medicine. Throughout the islands, Protestant churches set up clinics and hospitals. They also constructed private schools, including such outstanding institutions of higher education as Central Philippine University, Silliman University, Philippine Christian College, and Dansalan Junior College in Marawi . Most Protestant churches only practice two of these sacraments: baptism and the Eucharist (called Lord's Supper). They are perceived as symbolic rituals through which God delivers the Gospel. They are accepted through faith. CORE VALUE IN PHILIPPINE RELIGION PRACTICES

18. Islam: These practices could influence health by helping people to relax and by decreasing materialistic thinking. CORE VALUE IN PHILIPPINE RELIGION PRACTICES - This helps to set the tone for the day . - The prayers together in a group helps people to meet and talk with each other and enhances social relationships Giving to the poor is an important religious practice in Islam. Honor and courage are highly valued by Muslims, and are expressed in part by compassion for those in need Zakat involves paying 2.5 % per year of all capital assets (savings of cash) and agricultural goods, gold, silver, stocks, and livestock

19. - They are also responsible for feeding hungry relatives or neighbors if they cannot afford food. - When there is no food consumption or tobacco use, and the focus is on prayer and worship, this will impact a person’s - There may also be physical health benefits to fasting The Hajj (pilgrimage) to the Kaaba in Mecca: Only Muslims can enter the city of Mecca and go into the mosque ( Masjid al - Haram ) that houses the Kaaba (“The Cube” or “Sacred House”) Worshiping God together makes Muslims feel that they are not alone but part of something greater than themselves. Pilgrims are asked to leave everything behind them