KOLEHIYO NG SUBIC

SUBIC, ZAMBALES

Name :Samuel J. Pablo

Course Description : BSA Set-A
Date & Schedule :10-30-21/Mon-Thurs 10:30-12:00
Instructor : Filipina Geronimo
Activity No : 8 Globalization of Religion

1.Roman Catholic:

https://jashow.org/articles/the-roman-catholic-bible/ http://catholicfaith.co.uk/

• Ever since the Catholic faith was introduced to Europe in the year 313, it has been one of the
most widely followed religions around the world. Known as a "universal church", meaning that
Catholics believe any person from any walk of life can be welcomed into their faith, there are
over 1 billion people around the world who call themselves Catholic.

The religion originated from a belief in Jesus Christ and his life-giving teachings to his followers.
It was during this time that Constantine I, the emperor of Rome, legalized Christianity, which
sparked a massive growth in membership. The religion spread to North Africa and the Middle
East during its early days, but it wasn't until after the fall of Rome that Catholicism started to take
hold in Latin-speaking countries.

Numerous popes have reigned over the church since 313 A.D., with names you are bound to
recognize including Alexander VI, Pope Leo X, Pope Pius VII, and Pope John Paul II. In the 19th
century, the Catholic faith was challenged as challenges to papal infallibility became more
frequent. In 1870, Pope Pius IX issued the bull "In supremo apostolatus", which stated that
Catholics should not follow other faith traditions. The last foreign-born pope was Pope Gregory
XVI, who hailed from Germany and died in 1878.
Today's Catholic church comprises a number of denominations and has an estimated 4 billion
members around the world, with over 90% of those being in Latin America. While the Catholic
Church does not consider itself a cult, it is still considered non-traditional by many, with almost
half of its members describing themselves as "strongly religious".

The Catholic faith is built on the Christian belief that Jesus is the son of God. It started out as a
small group of Jews who believed that only their race was chosen by God to be his chosen
people.

• While some religions have grown larger in recent years, the Roman Catholic Church is still one
of the most notable religious associations in the world. It continues to handle controversies and
disputes, and it sends missionaries across the globe to spread its faith. The Vatican City is a base
of power for this Church, which sets rules for its members and has a long history that includes
founding documents such as "the Gospel According to John" and "the Rule of Benedict". The
Church also operates under the leadership of the Pope, an individual who has great power over
followers.

• The Church has the second largest aid network in the world – Caritas Internationalis,” said
Graham Gordon, Head of Policy at CAFOD and author of the report. “In many countries, it is the
only way of reaching the people who need urgent support. we are putting that experience to work
in fighting COVID-19.” As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc in countries – decimating
people’s livelihoods, and leaving health systems struggling to provide healthcare and vaccines for
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the entire population - governments and donors should look to the Church as a partner. The
essential Church networks, trusted and rooted in local communities, can reach the most
vulnerable people and remote places where governments often struggle to reach. DR Congo is
among several countries where the Catholic Church is the main provider of community health
services, particularly in more remote areas.

2.Globalisation's fundamental ideas are diametrically opposed to religious nationalism.

Globalisation, by removing boundaries between cultures, has thrown religion into a quagmire
of disputes, reinforcing social identities as some people refuse to accept new realities and
seek to religion to recover their own identity.

Religious belief is always changing and developing as new cultures, religions, and ideas mix.
This is especially true in today's globalized world.
As people from different countries, languages, religions, and cultures interact more with one
another on a day-to-day basis than ever before through the advent of social media and
globalization, religious beliefs can either change or grow stronger as they come into contact with
new ones.

The merging of religious belief systems has historically led to the creation of new ones.
On the other hand, stronger religions can also cause others to lose their belief systems. For
example, the growing influence of American values has caused many young people in many parts
of Asia to lose their faith in religion.

The integration of cultures has also led to other faiths adopting certain beliefs, practices, and
thinking. For example, the influence of Confucianism on Buddhist texts has caused many Chinese
Buddhists to think about Confucius's ideas in relation to Buddhism. Confucianist ideas are now
part of the mainstream Buddhist faith because Confucianism was so influential in Chinese
culture.
The trend continued when missionaries introduced new ideas about religion through scientific
knowledge. Missionaries taught people about the Bible's prophecies, which many Japanese found
intriguing because they were unfamiliar with this type of thinking.