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b. Leadership- Katipunan believes that leadership entails something right and just, a
leader who always considers the country's best interests, a leader who is honest in
his judgment and treatment, and a country free of foreign interference.
Katipunan was probably right for a time; using the technique in this day and age is
political suicide. You must swim not only around the ocean, but also among the fish
and sharks that might bite you. Not to mention your fellow swimmers, who would not
hesitate to drow you if necessary. Since katipunan is a community of people who
fight for our nation against Spanish colonization.
3. What are your reflections on these writings about some important ideas on
Katipunan?
1. How do Rizalista groups view Jose Rizal and other national heroes?
The Rizalista were a group of people who revered Jose Rizal, the natural
Lord of the Philippines, as a holy figure and God. Rizalistas are divided into various
groups, each with their own set of beliefs. These sects were established on various
dates and are dispersed throughout the world. He was regarded as Jesus Christ by
some Rizalistas. Jose was considered by others as a happy messiah and a good
nobleman. Some saw him as God, while others saw him as a spiritual advisor. Some
sects believe Jose is still alive and will liberate his followers from injustice and
poverty. Jose, according to Rizalista, was a miracle healer who was assassinated by
his enemies and died for his passion.
2. What are the similarities between Jesus Christ and Rizal as seen by millenarian
group?
Both of them pursue their ideas with pure methods and intentions and they are good
and upright men. Both died for what they believe in. Both were born as Asian and a
country that was under colonial rule.
3. Name some influential women in various Rizalista groups and explain their
significant roles in their respective organizations?
Adarnista
-Small town in Olivette, Bongabo, Nueva Ecija, Ilog Jordan, where miraculous water
can heal any kind of disease. Found by Candida Balantac, from San Nicolas, Ilocos
norte. She is called as Inang Adarna, Maestra and Ispiritu by her followers. Mystical
bird appeared in her dreams, and when she preached, a rainbow was believed to
appear around her head.