LESSON-3-POSITIVE-AND-NEGATIVE-EFFECTS-OF-RELIGION.pptx

LESSON 3 BOON OR VAIN  Objectives : At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:  Identify the positive and negative effects of religions  Provide evidence that religion brought about an event in history  Justify that religion can have positive or negative effects on soc...

LESSON 3 BOON OR VAIN  Objectives : At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:  Identify the positive and negative effects of religions  Provide evidence that religion brought about an event in history  Justify that religion can have positive or negative effects on society  Gather print or web-based articles, photos, editorials, etc. showing the positive or negative effects of religion Study these terms :  Babaylanes or catalones - spiritual leaders in the Philippines whose functions were to intercede between the deities and people; to continue the rituals; to play as healers; and to act as cultural leaders of the community.  Xiaoor filial piety - on the other hand, is a significant aspect of Confucianism which promotes social harmony.  Ahimsa – it is the concept of non-violence in Jainism religion and promotes social solidarity. For the followers of Jainism, it is not only a worldview but a way of life. The killing and consumption of animals is strictly prohibited, for it is central to the idea of ahimsa that they must minimize their violent impact on the environment.  Satyagraha - advocates the belief that nonviolence of the mind can lead to the realization of the real nature of an evil situation and that by refusing to cooperate with evil, truth can be asserted.  Dharma - moral and social obligation  Karma - refers to moral consequences of one’s act  Balanghay - in some parts of the Philippines, a datu or chieftain dies, he was buried in this ship together with his slaves and most precious belongings which he would still need in the afterlife.  Sewa - or selfless sacrifice is an aspect of Sikhism that gives people a sense of belonging, one of the positive effects of religion POSITIVE EFFECT OF RELIGIONS  Religion Promotes Social Harmony  Religion Provides Moral Values  Religion Provides Social Change  Religion Reduces Fear of the Unknown  Religion Gives Positive Goals in Life Religion Gives People a Sense of Belonging NEGATIVE EFFECT OF RELIGIONS  Religion Affirms Social Hierarchy  Religion Causes Discrimination  Religion Triggers Conflicts and Fights  Religion as an Economic Tool for Exploiting the Masses  Religion Impedes Scientific Success & Development  Religion Obstructs the Use of Reason