Forum 6: What are the Conflicting Ideas Between Religious Thought and

Ideology of Globalism Discussed in Lesson 1?

I. Open Statement
Everyone has their own set of beliefs in this world. The majority of us belong
to a religious group, though some of us do not. Religion and human personality and
lifestyle are linked. It is made up of various religions, each of which has its own set of
values, traditions, and practices. The existence of people who do not genuinely
believe in the existence of a God who created the world can also be asserted. It will
be clearer why religion became a part of globalization and how it impacts people's
lives by defining and contrasting it with globalism. We will highlight how the beliefs,
views, norms, and practices of religion differ from those of globalism. By doing this, a
more positive perspective on globalization will stick and be realized.
IIa. RRL 1
According to Balasuriya (2000), religions endeavor to communicate a meaning
and purpose to human life and relationships. Religions present a core teaching on how
human life can lead to fulfillment and lasting happiness; they indicate a path of
salvation or liberation in this life and in the hereafter. Christianity in its better insights
can motivate its adherents to live according to the core values proposed by Jesus
Christ and the Bible. The sharing of the earth’s resources justly among all humans is
a primary obligation of all disciples of Jesus. It is also the core teaching of the other
world faiths, or the implication of their basic values. The core values of the religions
are: against greed, accumulation, exploitation of persons and nature; and for sharing,
tolerance, respect for all persons and nature. The religions advocate that society
ensures that each person is cared for as a human being with rights to life and the
means to contented living. All the religions stress the spirit of sharing of material
resources among all humans.

IIb. Analysis / Discussion

The focus of religion is more on how humans can interact with the divine. It is
a set of beliefs that will encourage people to comprehend who they are. It is a means
of learning and bolstering one's faith in God. Religion focuses on how to spread the
words of God, which is why there are pastors, priests, monks, and followers who
communicate the holy messages using various scriptures. Religious people place a
high value on the sacraments and dedicate their lives to living morally and without sin.
They are those who believe wealth is less significant in this world than other things.
They think that the existence of greed, selfishness, and sinners is caused by money.
Religions support equality, which means they believe everyone should have the same
opportunities and standard of living.
IIIb. RRL 2
In contrast, Willers (2017) stated that globalism needs to grow up and become
an articulated political ideology that people can elect to run the world. This ideology
and it’s goals does no oppose national states or local governance, nor does it
challenge the power of open markets and free capital movement it simply overrules
these institutions and trading traditions on matters that concerns all humans globally.
Globalism is determined to end poverty and hunger, in all forms and dimensions, and
to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in
a healthy environment. It protects the planet from degradation, including through
sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources
and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the
present and future generations. It foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which
are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without
peace and no peace without sustainable development. Globalism ensures that all
human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and
technological progress occurs in harmony with nature. It mobilize the means required
to implement this agenda through a revitalized global partnership for sustainable
development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focused in particular
on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all
countries, all stakeholders and all people.

IIIb. Analysis / Discussion

Globalism seeks to address innovation, expansion and intensification of
materiality. It focused on developments and progressions of the world that tends to
assist the circulation of goods and services. Globalism emphasizes the importance of
material wealth and fulfillment in lives of every individuals. It pointed out how everyone
should contribute and affected by globalization. Globalism is about the nation's need
to cope up with other nations, and global governance is a key aspect of it. Globalist
people are concerned on how to prosper and be treated as what they wanted. They
are deliberated in assuring they get the best and deserve silver lining of fate. Globalism
seeks to follow the nation's policies and laws which enables human rights and equality
for every individuals. It ensures solid and sustainable innovations without meddling
cultures, beliefs, views, and practices of each and everyone.
IV. General Conclusion
A way to get peaceful and equality is by having a wide and bolder understanding
in differences. Religion may tend to cause war and quarrel because of different views
and beliefs but nevertheless it is concerned about the span of lives which exactly
emphasize the good and bad. Religion and globalism had contradictions to each other.
They are defined unevenly and varies views and beliefs inversely. Religion is more on
how people should communicate and have relationship with the holy while globalism
is the mobilization for innovation and expansion of globalization. Religion may be
concerned of living virtuously and righteously abiding the commandments of God but
globalism focused the prosperity and success of a nation that brings people
opportunities to live abundantly.
V. Closing Statement
Therefore I conclude religion and globalism brought advantages to every
individuals. Religion gives meaning and purpose to life, reinforces social unity and
stability, and may motivate people to work for positive social change. On the other
hand, globalism attempts to understand all the inter-connections of the modern world
and to highlight patterns that underlie them. By being both religious and globalist
person you understand the importance of faithfulness with hardships. Having this two
aspects will result in apprehension of differences and contradictories on beliefs,
norms, culture and views. Being in a religion and a globalist at the same time allows
you to achieve a legitimate prosperity in life.

VI. References
Balasuriya, T. (2000). Globalization and Human Solidarity. Retrieved from
https://www.religion-online.org/book-chapter/chapter-5-religions-and-
globalization/
Willers, M. (2017). Globalism: The Ideology Explained. Retrieved from
https://medium.com/@designmeaning/globalism-the-ideology-explained
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