Bumaaf, Japhet T.

BSCE – IV
Final Examination

1. Give a concrete example of a graced social structure in the Philippine context.

- The vast majority of the Philippine people share shared ideals and a common
faith. Many favorable characteristics describe Philippine society. Strong religious faith,
respect for authority, a high regard for self-esteem, and pleasant interpersonal
connections are among them. Respect for authority in the Philippines is founded on the
exceptional regard accorded to senior members of the family and, by extension,
anybody in a position of power. This trait is typically beneficial to the smooth operation
of society, but when carried to extremes, it can grow into authoritarianism, which inhibits
independent judgment, individual responsibility, and initiative. Filipinos are sensitive to
attacks on their own self-esteem, as well as to the self-esteem of others.

2. What are the highest and universal criterion of the whole social ethics?
- The 1st one is Truth is the uprightness in human action and speech. ruth or
truthfulness is the virtue which consists in showing oneself true in deeds and truthful in
words, and in guarding against duplicity, dissimulation, and hypocrisy. The 2 nd is
Freedom, is understood as either having the ability to act or change without constraint
or to possess the power and resources to fulfill one's purposes unhindered. And we are
blessed that God give this to us and so we should be responsible in our actions and do
the will of God. For the 3rd is Justice, it is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics,
rationality, law, natural law, religion, or equity. It is also the act of being just and/or fair. It
is also the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action. One day when God comes
back, He will bring justice to all sinners. And lastly is Love, which represents God
himself.

3. Explain how the way of Love be the highest universal criterion to a graced
social structure
- Because Love is an attribute of God. Love is a fundamental part of God's
personality, His Person. God's love is not at odds with His holiness, righteousness,
justice, or even anger. All of God's qualities are in perfect harmony with one another.
Everything God does is loving, as well as being just and right. God is the epitome of
unconditional love. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God has given individuals who
accept His Son Jesus as their personal Savior the ability to love as He does.
BONUS POINTS: Create a MOTTO with short discussions/descriptions using the
theme – The Perpetualite: A Character and Nation Builder

“A nation's worth lies not in the value of its currency, but in the character of its people”
- It means that as a Perpetualite, we should be an example of to others on how
God changes us from the rest. That they should see that being the son of God or
follower is having the best of your life.