LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET WEEK 3

Prepared by: Mr. Markdel John P. Espino

Subject: Introduction to World Religion and Belief System Grade 12- Marigold (HUMMS)

LEARNING CONTENT: Positive and Negative Effects of Religion

LEARNING TARGET

3.1. Identify the positive and negative effects of religions

3.2. Provide evidence that religion brought about an event in history
3.3. Justify that religion can have positive or negative effects on society
3.4. Gather print or web-based articles, photos, editorials, etc. showing the positive or negative effects of
religion

Lesson Objectives:
The learners demonstrates understanding of:
a. Identify the positive and negative effects of religions
b. Provide evidence that religion brought about an event in history
c. Justify that religion can have positive or negative effects on society

LEARNING CONCEPT

I. Positive Effects of Religion on Individual and Society

1. As a way of devotion. Religion is an individual’s way of devotion and process of connecting with
who he/she believes as divine.

2. As recourse to have mental peace. Many believe that the realization of the Supreme Power above the
human ego is only possible by following the path of religion.

3. Religion encourages social work. Many religious organization engage in social work that contributes
to the welfare of society.

4. Religion teaches men to be compassionate. Religious people are compassionate towards others as
religion teaches its followers to be benevolent and sympathetic to other human beings.

5. Religion provides wisdom. Holy books like the Bible and the Vedas impart wisdom to the people
which benefits humanity as a whole.

II. Negative Effects of Religion on Individual and Society

1. Religious as an expansionist tool. Religion was used by groups and even empires to fight wars with
other groups or kingdoms to advance their ideals and expand their territories.

2. Religion tends to have conflict with Science. Scientific rational thinking is discouraged and people
asking questions based on reason are hounded and some were even killed.

3. Religion tends to discriminate. A religious state rarely respects the rights of minority religion and
even some social groups.
4. Religion can be an antidote to progress. Some scholars say religious societies cannot progress as they
do not allow free thinking innovation and scientific inventions.

5. Religion can be used as political tool. Political parties around the world exploit the general
discontentment among people to whip up the religious passion and capture power.

III. Great Benefits from Religion

1. Teachings of good will and the Golden Rule

2. Role in promoting ethics in political life

3. Inner strength

4. The Message of forgiveness

5. Man’s thirst for the unknowable

6. Selfless service

7. Religious music

8. Religious art

Activity 1
Direction: Answer the following questions briefly:
 Do you agree that sometimes religious conflicts are being used for political reasons? Why or why
not?
 In your own opinion, can religious conflicts be avoided? If yes, how?
 Do you think religious groups should have a say in political affairs? Why or why not?

RUBRIC FOR ESSAY

CRITERIA DESCRIPTION POINTS POINTS

OBTAINED
Content The content was well thought of; 7
guide questions were thoroughly
answered
Organization The paper was well written with 7
ideas easily conveyed to readers
Development Points are thoroughly developed 6

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