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    The document defines religion and discusses its origins. It contrasts concepts of religion and spirituality, noting religion involves belief in a creator god and prescribed doctrine while spirituality is more personal and internal. It includes an activity for students to assess their religious or spiritual nature.

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    Based on self-learning module of DEPED BICOL REGION

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    IWRBS Week1 LAS1

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    The document defines religion and discusses its origins. It contrasts concepts of religion and spirituality, noting religion involves belief in a creator god and prescribed doctrine while spirituality is more personal and internal. It includes an activity for students to assess their religious or spiritual nature.

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    Name: _________________________ Grade/Track: _________________ Score: _______

    School: ________________________ Teacher: ____________________


    Subject: INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGION AND BELIEF SYSTEMS – WEEK 1 LAS 1

    DEFINITION AND NATURE OF RELIGION


    Religion may be defined as “an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a
    god or a group of gods” (Merriam-Websters Dictionary 2014). The Latin word religion refers to
    “something done with overanxious or scrupulous attention to detail” (Bowker 1997). This term may have
    probably been derived from the Latin verb religare which means “to tie together, to bind fast.”
    In its original sense, the word refers to expression of proper piety, that is, binding to god
    (Grassie 2010). Quite later, religion was used to designate formal belief systems and tenets. The
    term was eventually applied to what we now call as religion because of the manner in which
    people performed rituals during those days. While religion may be universal in all stages of human
    history, it does not follow that all individuals are religious or even religious to some degree
    (Parrinder 1971).

    THE ORIGIN OF RELIGION


    1. The Human Quest for Meaning
    Understanding our World and our Experience
    2. The Quest of Purpose
    The motivation to live a life which promotes human wholeness in accordance with the
    meaning discovered.
    3. The Quest for Salvation
    The search to be free from the feeling of disharmony deep within the human person.

    CONCEPT OF RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY


    SPIRITUALITY RELIGION
     Belief that the divine is within us.  Belief in a superhuman power outside of
    you, the creator of the universe.
     Personal belief or values system  Dictated belief or conditioned mind
     God is inside the heart  God is inside the mind
     Spiritual laws-based  Faith-based
     Heaven is a state of mind  Heaven is a place you go when you die
     Human relationship/Deed  Brick or Mortar Temple
    Others: Others:
    • Belies with individuals • Expressly stated, organized
    • Internal Focus belief system
    • Goal: To determine common • External focus and formal
    principles, values, and ethics structure
    • Belief about what is good, true, • Goal: Salvation through one
    and beautiful  truth and one right way
     • Unites people over society

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    Activity: ARE YOU RELIGIOUS OR SPIRITUAL?
    Instructions: After understanding the differences between religion and spirituality, self-assess
    whether you are religious or spiritual by situating yourself in the meter below. Explain your answer.
    Write your answer inside the box.

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    RELIGIOUS SPIRITUAL

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