Department of Education Bureau of Learning Delivery Teaching and Learning Division
Department of Education Bureau of Learning Delivery Teaching and Learning Division
Department of Education Bureau of Learning Delivery Teaching and Learning Division
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
This module will discuss the positive and negative effects of religion, as well
as examples of historical events caused primarily by religion.
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Direction: Complete the concept map.
Religion
Positive Negativ
effect e
effect
Task 1: Cite one element or characteristic of a religion that can cause both
positive and negative effects on family or society.
Element or
Characteristic of a Positive Effect Negative Effect
Religion
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Task 2: Answer the following questions:
1. Can you think of other cases of religious conflicts aside from the ones mentioned?
2. Do you agree that sometimes religious conflicts are being used for political
reason?
3. In your own opinion, can religious conflicts be avoided? If yes, how?
4. Do you think religious groups should have a say in political affairs? Why or why
not?
POSITIVE EFFECT
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prospects to recognize and offer vital action and service to provide the needs of the
larger community.
NEGATIVE EFFECT
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Religion can be described as a double-edged sword; it can have both positive
and negative effects on society. Some of its positive effects include: promotes social
solidarity; provides moral values; reduces fear of the unknown; gives positive goals
in life; gives people a sense of belonging; provides social change. Some of its
negative effect includes: affirms social hierarchy; triggers conflicts and fights; causes
discrimination; an economic tool for exploiting the masses; impedes scientific
success and development; obstructs the use of reason.
Task 3: Choose three positive effects and three negative effects of religion and
give specific examples of each based on your personal experience or
knowledge. Make a poster which reflect the said effects on a long bond paper.
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Which effect of religion is referred to in the following statement? Write the
letter of the correct answer.
Choices:
a. Religion promotes discrimination
b. Religion promotes social solidarity
c. Religion affirms hierarchy
d. Religion sets positive goals in life
e. Religion obstructs scientific success
f. Religion reduces fear of the unknown
h. Religion gives people a sense of belonging
i. Religion makes people fight each other
j. Religion provides moral values
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Glossary
Discrimination – prejudiced outlook, action or treatment
Hierarchy - a ruling body of clergy organized into orders or ranks
Moral values – standards of good and evil
Obstruct - to block or to close
Solidarity – unity that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives,
and standards
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Answer Keys
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References:
TEXTBOOK
Ong, Jerome A. and Jose, Mary Dorothy dl. Introduction to World Religions
and Belief Systems (Senior High School Textbook) Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg.,
DepEd Complex Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600, Vibal Group 2016
Prepared by:
MARVIN P. SUBRIDA
SST-II
Passi National High School (Senior High)
Division of Passi City
Region VI- Western Visayas
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