Before going over this module, the learner must answer the PRE-TEST in order for the

teacher to assess Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and pin point specific topics that need
emphasis during the discussion.

PRE TEST

IDENTIFICATION: Identify what is being asked in each sentence.

1. _________________________ There is one god who is all powerful and all knowing.
2. _________________________ Is a monotheistic religion that developed in Saudi Arabia in
the early 600s.
3. _________________________ It is a polytheistic religion that originated in South Asia,
present day India, around 2500 B.C.E.
4. _________________________ Is the spirit or soul of a person, which most Hindus believe, is
eternal.
5. _________________________ Is a system of social organization in India. When a person is
born they are born into one of four castes or as a Dalit.

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 MODULE #3: Positive and Negative Effects of Religion

Learning Outcomes:

 Identify the positive and negative effects of religions;

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

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

 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.
 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.
 Religion tends to discriminate. A religious state rarely respects the rights of minority religion
and even some social groups.
 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.
 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 6. Selfless service

2. Role in promoting ethics in political life 7. Religious music
3. Inner strength 8. Religious art
4. The Message of forgiveness
5. Man’s thirst for the unknowable

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 ACTIVITY

I. Explain the following historical events in not less than two sentences.

1. The Battle of Tours in 732 C.E

2. Battle of Hattin, 1187
3. The Trial of Galileo
4. The Trial of Joan of Arc
5. Palestine and Israel Conflict
6. Pakistan and India Conflict
7. Abyssinia-Somali Conflict
8. Nigerian Conflict
9. Buddhist Conflict
10. Chinese Conflict
11. Lebanese Civil War
12. Yugoslav Wars

II. Cite at least five religiously-inspired pieces of art. Include the information and picture.

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POST TEST

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