Basic Christian Community Movement in the Philippines

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What movement does the paper discuss that aims for sustainable development in the Philippines?

Basic Christian Community movement

What is seen as the new form of imperialism according to the paper?

Communism

Colonialism

Globalization (correct)

Nationalism

The Basic Christian Communities movement focuses solely on economic rights.

False

What is defined as development aggression in the paper?

A form of development that is imposed from above without consent or debate Signup and view all the answers

Which document is discussed in relation to human rights in the paper?

United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights Signup and view all the answers

What effect has the September 11, 2001, bombing of the World Trade Center had on the role of the state, according to the paper?

Increased the state's role in global processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of the Basic Christian Community movement?

To develop self-reliant communities using local resources Signup and view all the answers

How does the Basic Christian Community movement differ from top-down government plans?

It involves the poor in their own development process Signup and view all the answers

What does Barrameda argue about development processes?

They should be seen as interconnected with various aspects of life Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT part of the approach to sustainable development outlined in the movement?

Development based solely on market competition Signup and view all the answers

According to the sustainable development theory, what should development ensure for future generations?

Sustainable utilization of resources Signup and view all the answers

What does the liberational model aim to reconstruct?

Social, cultural, and ecological relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the top-down government approach in the Philippines?

It assumes economic benefits will trickle-down Signup and view all the answers

What role do local industries play in the Basic Christian Community movement?

They support social services and community projects Signup and view all the answers

What primary focus do Philippine environmental justice movements aim to achieve through their training programs?

Increasing awareness of basic rights and cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

The movements discussed are primarily a response to what issue?

The rise of global imperialism Signup and view all the answers

According to the discussion, what societal structure is being challenged by grassroots movements?

Modern capitalism Signup and view all the answers

What do grassroots movements encourage in relation to organic farming?

Promotion of sustainable development practices Signup and view all the answers

What caution does Gaspar mention about the development of alternatives?

They require ongoing reflection due to rapid changes. Signup and view all the answers

What do these movements reflect about economic power dynamics?

There is a growing economic disparity between rich and poor. Signup and view all the answers

What is one goal of raising awareness about cultural heritage in these movements?

To foster a sense of identity and action against injustice Signup and view all the answers

What key component is highlighted as missing in current social analysis tools?

Focus on cultural dimensions of poverty Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of the Basic Christian Community movement?

Incorporating environmental discourse into social change Signup and view all the answers

What has redefined the role of the state in the context of globalization?

The rise of corporate entities as lead capitalists Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes development aggression as defined in the paper?

Imposed development without consent Signup and view all the answers

How have counter-hegemonic movements reacted to globalization?

By reasserting their unique cultural identities Signup and view all the answers

What phenomenon is linked to the shift in the state’s role post-September 11, 2001?

A reactive war on terrorism Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect contrasts with development aggression in the context of the paper?

Sustainable development Signup and view all the answers

What has given rise to the competing environmental justice movements mentioned in the paper?

The fall of the Soviet Union and New World Order Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is being employed by activists within the Basic Christian Community movement?

Incorporating environmental concerns into everyday practices Signup and view all the answers

What does development aggression often result in for the affected populations?

Displacement from land and homes Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized as malignant development aggression?

Cooperation between military and local governments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of the new development paradigm described?

Empowerment leads to a shift in power dynamics Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the Philippine government's incorporation of the signed covenants into national policy?

Not incorporated at all Signup and view all the answers

According to the definition provided, development is seen as what type of process?

A comprehensive social and political process Signup and view all the answers

What does benign development aggression involve?

Co-opting local symbols for economic gain Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of the current sustainable development agriculture mentioned?

Integration of agro-capitalist industrial complexes Signup and view all the answers

Which right was recognized in the United Nations Declaration relating to development?

The right to comprehensive participation in development Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a more appropriate use of water in the Philippines instead of developing golf courses?

Irrigating rice fields and farms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following rights are mentioned in the context of supporting bottom-up initiatives?

Animal rights and environmental rights Signup and view all the answers

What type of initiative is proposed instead of targeting communities as terrorists?

Bottom-up community initiatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the critique mentioned regarding the use of land for development schemes in the Philippines?

It is unnecessary and unsustainable. Signup and view all the answers

How are the Basic Christian Community movements differentiated in the content?

By their approach to liturgy and Bible study Signup and view all the answers

What attitude is advised towards existing initiatives in the community?

Financially and emotionally supporting them Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following movements is mentioned without referring explicitly to its goals?

Basic Christian Community movement Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is identified as a Roman Catholic missionary order?

The Maryknolls Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Background

This paper examines the Basic Christian Community movement in the Philippines for sustainable development.
The movement is part of a global coalition against globalization, viewed as a form of imperialism.
This movement seeks to restructure Philippine society locally and establish international alliances.
The paper focuses on the Basic Christian Communities' efforts to address human rights violations caused by macroeconomic development processes in the Philippines.
The movement incorporates environmental discourse into its everyday practice.
It is a response to the negative aspects of global capitalism, including profit over human life and the environment.

Key Concepts

The fall of the Soviet Union and communism has led to a new world order dominated by corporate interests.
The state has become a tool for globalization, prioritizing corporate interests over social needs.
The September 11 attacks further accelerated this trend, with the state becoming focused on a global war on terror.
The paper argues for a shift from seeking state-led social transformation to grassroots counter-hegemonic movements.
These movements aim to resist globalization and emphasize cultural identity.

The Basic Christian Communities (BCC)

The BCC movement focuses on promoting social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental justice.
BCC groups work at the local level to improve living conditions and challenge the imposed development agenda.
The movement emphasizes community participation and bottom-up approaches.
BCC members use traditional cultural practices, such as mutual self-help organizations, organic farming, and livestock raising, to counter negative consequences of globalization.

Sustainable Development and Development Aggression

The paper distinguishes between sustainable development, which is based on local needs and consensus, and development aggression, which is imposed from above without consent.
BCCs are a form of sustainable development.
The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights is cited as a framework for understanding human rights and social justice.

Conclusion

The paper highlights the importance of grassroots movements like the Basic Christian Communities in challenging the negative impacts of globalization.
BCCs offer an alternative model of development that prioritizes community needs and environmental sustainability.
The paper highlights the intersection of environmental justice and social justice movements in resisting globalization.

The Basic Christian Community Movement in the Philippines

The Basic Christian Community (BCC) movement is a grassroots effort to counter some of the negative effects of global capitalism.
The movement's focus is on developing self-reliant communities that meet the needs of residents by using local resources.
These communities aspire to be local sustainable development experiments, working to develop diversified organic farming and social services.
BCC members are encouraged to reinterpret Christian symbols and scriptures to reflect their own themes for liberation.
The movement advocates for a bottom-up approach to development, providing an alternative to the top-down, export-oriented model of the Philippine government.
The Philippine government ratified both the covenant on civil and political rights and the covenant on economic, social, and cultural rights but has failed to incorporate them into national policy and practice.

Development Aggression

Development aggression is defined as the process of displacing people from their land and homes to make way for development schemes imposed from above without consent or public debate.
The United Nations Declaration of the Right to Development recognizes development as a process for improving the well-being of the entire population through active and fair participation.
Malignant development aggression involves the use of police and military force to dislodge poor farmers from their land and deprive the urban poor of homes and jobs.
Benign development aggression involves the co-opting and subversion of local symbols, and the implementation of inappropriate macro-economic technology, such as genetically-modified seeds.

The BCC Movement and Environmental Justice

The BCC movement views sustainable development as a means of achieving ecological sustainability and human well-being within a community.
The movement emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind-body-society-nature.
The BCC movement intersects with indigenous struggles for the right of tribal societies to live in their natural habitats.
BCC communities are grounded on the idea of growing economic disparity between the rich and poor and the absence of real economic and political power.
They advocate for a new social consciousness that promotes organic farming and the natural world.

Counter-Hegemonic Movements

Counter-hegemonic movements such as the BCC are indicative of an international trend towards the development of new social and cultural alternatives to modern capitalism.
These movements are resisting the ideological distortions, false consciousness and fetishisms of world capitalism.
They aim to raise people's consciousness about their basic rights, their rich cultural heritage, and the inequitable roots of their poverty.
The movement's training programs aim to transform the Philippines by developing a new social consciousness that is concerned with promoting organic farming and the natural world.

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This quiz explores the Basic Christian Community movement in the Philippines and its role in sustainable development. It delves into the movement's resistance against globalization and its efforts to address human rights violations and environmental issues exacerbated by corporate interests. Test your understanding of these critical topics and their implications for society.