The New Middle Classes and Religion in Southeast Asia

Presented by : Dick Guiller Guiritan Delfin

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THAI BUDDHIS M FILIPINO CATHOLICIS M

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JAVANESE ISLAM

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THAI BUDDHISM
On Sunday morning, people visit the Thammakai Temple

THAI BUDDHISM

On Sunday morning, people visit the Thammakai Temple It draw a congregation of 50,000 participants each themselves as Their leaders see year. Buddhist Reform Movement to improve the lives of their a Thammakai provides its followers with followers. quick Meditation course to discover and develop Dharmic spiritual body within oneself.

IGLESIA NI KRISTO
They demand discipline to their members the donation from its Builds up members. They are expected to be present at services twice now probably counts from 5 to 7 percent They a week followers in urban population , at least on the island Their typical members are literate, mainly of Luzonurban, from and from lower middle class. Generally speaking, it is a church of the common man.

On Filipino Catholicism
However, the Catholic Church remains to address a slightly higher situated public of professionals, office workers, and urban politicians. Among these members are affiliated to: Is an organization of theCatholic Churchthat teaches that everyone is called to holiness and that ordinary life is a path tosanctityThe majority of its membership are OPUS lay people, DEI withsecular priests under the governance of An urban confraternity that unites many aprelate notables appointed by the pope. (bishop) in town. Often referred as the bishops bank because it is the main funding channel of episcopal projects. KNIGHTS OF 4/21/12 COLUMBUS

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The vast majority who come to Mass are seen as not committed members of the Church. For some, the Catholic church is a powerhouse; their devotions, novenas, prayers, Processions are means of securing immediate and future benefits. Some put their major trusts on:

Some turn to thriving charismatic movements:

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EL SHADDAI

JAVANESE ISLAM
BEFORE: Islamic parties and groups are politically distrusted Faith fulfillment of Muslim tenets was unfavorably commented - Islam was associated with backwardness and centered in remote rural pesantren (Islamic boarding schools)

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NOW: Islam enjoys the favor of the powerful and the performance of Muslim duties Schooling is no more a privilege to the priyayi (children of civil servants, professionals, and administrators). Its expansion has given rise to the generation of modern Muslim intellectuals. In New Order Indonesia, Islam is now actively propagated and supported. Even Suharto has openly embraced and endorsed the faith.

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CONNECTION BETWEEN

POLITICS AND RELIGION

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IN BANGKO Ride a wave of moral K indignation to the Bangkok Metropolitan governorship and national prominence IN MANILA Called on the

Ascetic Buddhist Chamlong Srimuang

people to come to EDSA to topple Cardinal the Marcos SIn dictatorship. IN INDONESI Muslims have all been A praying that Allah may grant Suharto a sixth term in the President 4/21/12 Presidential office

POLI TICS AND RELI GION

RELIGIO US LEADER S DISSOCI ATING FROM THE

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MUSLIM: Mass-based Nahdatul Ulama association under Abdurrachman Wahid avoided the org. to be CHRISTIANISM: dominated by the IGLESIA NI KRISTO govt. is adept in political bargaining but staying out in electoral competition BUDDHIST: Chamlong Phalang Tham embodies the ideals of the urban middle class for an honest government

The support that aspiring middle-class politicians from religious movements remained nothing or extremely limited at the very least. Santi Asoke Members and followers of Buddhasa Bhikkhu pursue more to religious practices than taking affairs of the realm of politics. There was a vote en bloc from Iglesia ni Cristo for the Church preferred candidates. On the other hand, devout Catholics influenced by cardinals preferences Followers of Muhammadiyah;s Javanese has the history of not committed For voting the Moslem Partai Persatuan Pembangunan (PPP) party. They are often apolitical
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At present, religious way of life is generally seen as a personal affair. Sociologists pointed out that while respecting and tolerating the religious practices and commandments of others, society will be in good order.

So, by now Asia gives rise to a number of mobile people who are Southeast

looking for means To create and shape an identity. This is now the rapid growth of the middle class.

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GROWTH OF MIDDLE CLASS

Religious seriousness may be attractive to some, others indulge in materialism Sometimes they may even choose a religiously-tinged lifestyle if that is fashionable, and often it is. For others, religion appears to be more ornamental combined to distinguishable lifestyle.

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GROWTH OF MIDDLE CLASS ISLAMIC

LIFESTYLE

Jilbab sometimes become a fashion statement of sorts

-Lifestyle and fashion magazine have discovered a New market in Islamic dress design.

Have their fashionable blouses

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GROWTH OF MIDDLE CLASS

IN THE PHILIPPINES

Religion provides entertainment and attracts happy crowd

Processions enjoyed great popularity

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IN BRIEF, While many take their religious duties seriously and consciously strive to live out their faith in a world of money, materialism, and anonymous urban modernity, others merely follow the fashion of ceremonies 4/21/12

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