Respect For The Traditions Of Others PDF

LESSON 4 R E S P E C T F O R T H E I T I O N S O F O T H E RS TR A D R O O T E D IN F A IT H  OBJECTIVES Identify the various customs of others that are rooted in faith. Explain how respecting different customs of others based on faith contributes t...

LESSON 4 R E S P E C T F O R T H E I T I O N S O F O T H E RS TR A D R O O T E D IN F A IT H  OBJECTIVES Identify the various customs of others that are rooted in faith. Explain how respecting different customs of others based on faith contributes to maintaining peaceful relationships despite differences in belief systems. Demonstrate appropriate responses to the customs of others that are grounded in faith. RELIGION A personal or institutionalized system of spiritual attitudes, beliefs, and practices. A purpose, principle, or system of beliefs that is upheld with enthusiasm and faith.  CHRISTIANITY 101, 335, 510 (93.25%) Roman Catholic: 85,645,362 (78.8%) Iglesia Ni Cristo: 2,806,524 (2.6%) Seventh-Day Adventists: 862,725 (0.8%) Aglipay: 818,916 (0.8%) Iglesia Filipina Independiente: 640,076 (0.6%) Bible Baptist Church: 540,364 (0.5%) United Church of Christ in the Philippines: 470,792 (0.4%) Jehovah’s Witnesses: 457,245 (0.4%) Church of Christ: 429,921 (0.4%) Other Christian Religions: 8,663,585 (8.6%) CHRISTIANITY Worships God and Christ Christ is the Savior Salvation is attained by following God's commandments (true and living faith). The Bible is the basis of doctrine. CUSTOMS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CHRISTIANS Merciful and charitable (Matthew 25:35-40) Kind and compassionate (Hebrews 10:24-25) Forgiving (Matthew 6:14-15) Full of hope (Hebrews 6:11) Living in morality (3 John 3:11)  ISLAM 6, 981, 710 (6.4%) Allah is recognized as the one and only God. Muhammad is acknowledged as the last prophet. The Qur'an is the foundation of teachings. The Five Pillars are followed as an expression of true faith. CUSTOMS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF MUSLIMS Strong discipline (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:43) Hospitable to guests (Surah Al-Insan 76:8) Obedient (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:2) Peaceful (Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:32) Generous (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:110)  TRIBAL/INDIGENOUS 251, 548 (0.23%) Lumad, Igorot, Ati Animism: Believes in spirits and deities that dwell in nature (rivers, trees, mountains). Shows respect for ancestors. Performs rituals to please the spirits. Follows oral traditions instead of written texts CUSTOMS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Concerned about nature Friendly / Sociable Symbolic Continues to respect ancestors Resilient  BUDDHISM 39, 158 (0.04%) Filipino-Chinese community Focused on attaining enlightenment (Nirvana) through the 8-Fold Path Does not worship a deity Tripitaka and Sutras are the sacred scriptures Believes in reincarnation based on karma CUSTOMS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF BUDDHISTS Analytical and Reflective (Dhammapada 1:1) Not Materialistic (Dhammapada 16:214) Compassionate (Metta Sutta - Discourse on Loving-kindness) Peaceful (Dhammapada 8:100) Mindful of Karma (Dhammapada 9:127) BELIEFS FOLLOWED BY DIFFERENT RELIGIONS  ISLAM Drugs Eating & Pork Alcohol Drinks  ROMAN CATHOLIC Observance of Praying to Images High Regard for Mary Ash Wednesday IGLESIA NI CRISTO Prohibition on eating blood  JEHOVA’S WITNESSES No celebration of birthdays No blood transfusion CHURCH OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Not drinking coffee or tea Not drinking alcohol SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Eating Saturday Pork Work Not eating pork Not working on Saturdays THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPECTING DIFFERENT CUSTOMS ROOTED IN FAITH: Promotes empathy and kindness Fosters unity despite differences Encourages understanding Creates an inclusive community Preserves cultural heritage TH A N K Y O U