The Philippine Church and the Political Sphere PDF

THEOLOGY 3: CHRISTIAN VISION OF THE CHURCH IN SOCIETY: The Philippine Church and the Poli2cal Sphere One word that describes PH Politics today https://www.panaynews.net/editorial-cartoon-of-the-day-796/ https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/news/look-back-at-the-philippine-free-press-marc...

THEOLOGY 3: CHRISTIAN VISION OF THE CHURCH IN SOCIETY: The Philippine Church and the Poli2cal Sphere One word that describes PH Politics today https://www.panaynews.net/editorial-cartoon-of-the-day-796/ https://www.esquiremag.ph/politics/news/look-back-at-the-philippine-free-press-marcos-era-editorial-cartoons-a00207-20170925-lfrm h8ps://www.panaynews.net/editorial-cartoon-of-the-day-298/ https://bladimer.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/political-dynasty-editorial-cartoon-by-bladimer-usi-2/ h8ps://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/08/11/editorial-cartoon-august-12-2021/ https://medium.com/vox-populi-ph/figures-of-crisis-and-calamity-in-the-philippines-155bb08b1ca8 https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/08/26/editorial-cartoon-august-27-2021/ https://businessmirror.com.ph/2020/07/10/editorial-cartoon-july-10-2020/ https://cpp.ph/statements/fight-dutertes-pandemic-borrowing-binge-that-will-aggravate-peoples-plight/ h"ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmgRULRUyak What is the role of the Church in rela1on to Poli1cs? The Pastoral Exhortation of the Catholic’s Bishop Conference of the Philippines on Philippine Politics  A. The Issue on ‘Political Interference’ of the Church ‘Political Involvement’ Pastoral prudence and the Law of the Church the Church being true to her ‘forbidding clerics to assume public mission offices which entails a participation in the exercise of civil power ‘critical collaboration or solidarity ’ with the State relationship of church and state not as a separation but as mutual autonomy and cooperation B. Church Realiza:on and Guiding Principles in Philippine Poli:cal Involvement Apostolicam Actuositatem 15 & Catechism of the Catholic Church 2246 “The Church, in carrying out Christ’s redemptive work is convinced that to penetrate and perfect the temporal sphere, including the realm of politics, with the spirit of the Gospel” is essential to her mission. This includes " passing moral judgments even in matters related to politics, whenever the fundamental rights of man or the salvation of souls requires it.” B. Church Realization and Guiding Principles in Philippine Political Involvement Principle of Human Dignity “It is noted that the sufferings and demoralization of Filipinos is due to the lack of respect accorded to the human person as the center of all social activities. Individual and group self-interests have rendered the moral principles of justice, truth, charity, concern for the poor and the weak ineffective. “ b) Integral Evangelization - The Filipino faithful needs to reflect on the dichotomy of faith and individual and social life. c) Politics has a Moral and Religious dimension - PoliAcs is a divine trust for service and that all authority and power come from God. B. Church Realiza:on and Guiding Principles in Philippine Poli:cal Involvement d) Salvation of the human person is not only from Personal but also from Social sin “Personal sins like pride, selfishness, greed, and hatred come to infect habitual patterns of human interaction and produces institutionalized “sinful social structures” e) Option for the Poor “PoliDcs in the Philippines has played a big role in keeping the majority of the populaDon in poverty. Unless the Church pursues this urgent task of evangelizing poliDcs, it will conDnue to militate against the poor. “ C. The Church Assessment on Philippine Politics Catechism for Filipino Catholics 732 “ The present Filipino poliIcal environment, characterized by its conInuous and relentless corrupIon of values, is sIll perceived as the ‘biggest bane in the Philippine society as a naIon and the most serious obstacle in achieving full development.” C.1. The Philippine Poli.cal Scene “Political Peddling” - the prac+ce of using poli+cal influence in government or connec+ons with persons in authority to obtain favors or preferen+al treatment for another to obtain something in return “The Philippine political order is accused too often of moral bankruptcy which manifests itself in the acts of deceit and dishonesty, corruption, manipulation and a deadening preoccupation with narrow political interests, observed in practically all branches and at all levels of government. “  C.2. The Philippine Political Culture Political Culture - refers to the usual ways of thinking and the corresponding behavior, the value system and the resulting way of life Political Dynasty - Patronage PoliIcs - a succession of political system based on a feudal power by individuals master and servant belonging to the same rela2onship where the heritage or multiple rela2onship between members of the same public official and ordinary family occupying different ci2zen is that of a patron positions in the governing and client sector of a province or city C.2. The Philippine Poli.cal Culture Political Culture - refers to the usual ways of thinking and the corresponding behavior, the value system and the resulting way of life Pay-Off Polizenship, are reasons for hope amidst the creeping cynicism and apathy to the poli>cal system of the country  D.1. Urgent Calls of the Church in Philippine Poli7cal Life CBCP, Building A “Civilization Of Love”: A Pastoral Exhortation for the Year of Social Concerns, May 11, 2006 As the shepherd and teacher of the flock , the Church, vows to continue building the three (3) C’s among the faithful : Character, Capability, and Community D.1. Urgent Calls of the Church in Philippine Political Life Character to deepen the Filipino sense of honesty and integrity, service and responsibility, stewardship and solidarity Capability Individuals and groups should continuously grow in their capacity to govern themselves, the capacity to develop their abilities, and the capacity to make leadership accountable Community the need of promoting a spirituality of citizenship, which is a concrete way of living out the social virtue of solidarity  D.1.1. Active Political Involvement of the Laity CBCP, Pastoral Statement on Lay Par/cipa/on in Poli/cs and Peace , July 12, 2009. “The Church calls upon those who are competent, persons of integrity, and committed to change to get involved directly in principled partisan politics, and even become candidates for political election and be a leaven of social transformation for the country.” D.1.2. Education on Politics as Public Service CBCP, Man, Our Way: The Human Person In Philippine Society : Pastoral Le>er On Social Transforma@on, 1985 “There is a need for a change of attitudes, the need for belief and real acceptance that public service is a sacred trust. Dishonesty and corruption must be eradicated and avoided from every level of social life. “  D.1.3. On The Exercise of the Right of Suffrage CBCP, Statement On The Coming National And Local Elections Transforming Election Through A Solidarity Of Conscience, May 4,2010 “This sacred right must be exercised according to the dictates of informed , enlightened and politically mature social conscience for it is the starting point for infusing Christian morality and spirituality into the electoral process. “  D.1.4. On the Choice of PoliDcal Candidates The common qualifications of a candidate issued by the Church in its exhortations and statements ever since the Marcos era up to the present are, by and large , similar in content. They are summed up into five (5) categories: Competence Pro-God Pro- Poor Pro-Country Pro- Environment (May Kakayahan) (Maka Diyos) (Maka-Tao) (Maka-Bayan) (Maka-Kalikasan) h8ps://cbcponline.net/pastoral-exhortaFon-on-philippine- https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/c poliFcs/ faith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20021124_politi ca_en.html Break-out Session Activity (20 minutes) 1. Research for credible news clippings/articles on the following topics: Group 1: Politics and Media Google Link: Group 2: Politics and Culture Group 3: Politics and Environment h-ps://docs.google.com/presenta8on/d/1GiUVdAlq2e- Group 4: Politics and Economics _Cw7dShsrG3iM6EU2lDXQgapYbrQeUSk/edit#slide=id.p Group 5: Politics and Healthcare 2. Read and carefully study the content of the said article. 3. On the assigned Google slide to your group, input the following: Reference of the News Article/Clippings Title and Content of the Article Group insight/reflection 4. Assign 1-2 reporters to share your output to the class during the plenary. Each group is given maximum of 5 minutes to present. h8ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JVVmF6EeVA