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Desired Learning Outcomes: At the end of the module the students would have:
1. identified the purpose and meaning of their life and relate the same to their chosen vocation.
What is vanity?
Vanity means “breath” “vapor” or “light wind.” It denotes: transitory, futile, useless,
meaningless, or vain. All is vanity – means that the totality of existence is in vain, activities of
earthly life are useless.
Important Points:
Verses 1- 7: Solomon defines life based on nature:
1. Life is like a vapor, or wind that it only passes away.
2. Life is a transit – it leaves no result, it does not satisfy the mind.
3. There is no advantage to struggle in terms of earthly pleasure.
4. Life in general is an endless repetition, aimless and monotonous.
Module 1.1.2. Psalm Chapter 139:13-17 – speaks about the foreknowledge of God both in
creation and pro-creation.
Important Points:
1. God has laid the foundation of our being in the mother’s womb – dark place beyond
the reach of light and life-giving protection. The mother’s womb where the fetus is formed
symbolizes the lowest part of the earth. (v.13)
2. Human being is fearfully and wonderfully made – separated from ungodly men. The
texture of our human body is the most complicated, nice and delicate. Even the slightest accident
can destroy or impair any part of it necessary to the continuance of life. There is a need of the care
and providence of God. (v.14)
3. Bone or skeleton is the foundation of our human body with external parts such as
muscular flesh (tendons, veins, arteries, nerves, skin) and web of fibers. God has embroidered
(needle work) our human bodies and put together in the lowest part of the earth – mother’s womb.
(v.15)
4. Our human bodies are open before God’s eyes and were fashioned after Him. God is
the potter of our human bodies. We are under God’s plan. (vs. 16-17)
Conclusion: Human being is wondrously created and God knew all that was going on in the
process of creation and procreation.
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Module 1.1.3. Psalm 8 – Pictures of Man’s Dignity and God’s Glory. God’s glory and
majesty is realized by finite man.
Important Points:
1. The Lord is the director, supporter, ruler and judge of all creations. The excellent
name of God represents God in all his accounts such as incarnation, birth, humble life, death and
resurrection as celebrated to the whole world. God is infinite. Jesus is the only person who
perfectly reflects God’s image. (v.1)
2. Children are able to trust and praise God without doubts and reservations. There is a
need to have a childlike faith removing any barriers to having a closer walk with God. (v. 2)
3. Man is in contrast with His Creator. God created human being a little lower than
himself and the angels. But God considers human being highly valuable. We have a great worth
because we bear the stamp of the Creator. (vs. 3-5)
4. God gives human being authority – to be in charge of the whole earth. But with great
authority comes great responsibility. Three things designate man’s position: a) his relationship to
God; b) his dignity and honor; c) his dominion over other created beings. (vs. 6-8)
5. (Doxology) It always calls man back to the majesty of God. (v. 9)
Module 1.1.4. Jeremiah 29:11 – speaks about God’s plan for every human being
Together we say: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV)
Important Points:
1. God, our leader has encouraged us to move ahead.
2. God has trusted us to do the task that He has given.
3. God will be with us all the way.
4. God knows our future, his plans for us are good and full of hope.
5. God provides our agenda and goes with us as we fulfill His mission.
6. God will always see us through gloriously despite pain, sufferings or hardships. (Life
Application Bible Study, 2007)
Reflection: “I Am Special”
Imagine yourself as a Creator. You have already made everything else: foliage, fowls, fish,
heavenly bodies, beasts of the field, etc. You have decided to create a human being. Then, a
snake asks you: “God, why do you have to do that? Of what use will a man be to your world?”
How will you answer the snake? (RE 2 Textbook, 2008)
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Desired Learning Outcomes: At the end of the module, the students would have:
1. defined ethics, and explained its importance, nature and scope; 2.
explained the six major ethical systems and cited concrete examples;
3. differentiated ethics from other disciplines.
For example:
to follow the rules & regulations of CPU is moral
to violate them is immoral
to choose what course to take is indifferent
Human Acts in a sense are actions done by a person knowingly, freely, and voluntarily. In other
words, human acts constitute knowledge, freedom and voluntariness.
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For example:
a. A CPU student is aware of the rules in the university which prohibits cheating (knowledge).
b. He/she is however free to make kodigo and use it during the examination or to disregard this
in obedience to the rule (freedom).
c. This student cheats during the exam, and consequently violates (voluntariness). In this
example, the act is considered human act because it is coupled with knowledge and deliberation.
As such, the student is accountable for the consequences of the act.
3. From the modern perspective, ethics is defined as a philosophical reflection on “creative
responsibility”. According to Johann, “creative responsibility has important consequences:
a. Action becomes primary. Being human means to grip creatively with the concrete situation to
which you find yourself.
b. Thought is viewed as practical. It means that if someone is to respond, he/she must have an
accurate grasp of what he/she is dealing with. The role of thought is to provide an interpretative
grasp.
c. Personal freedom is considered. If creative responsibility means anything, it means
determining before God the appropriate response to a situation and acting accordingly.
Now we can see the difference on both approaches: the traditional focuses its attention on the act
while the modern is on the person. The traditional is preoccupied with human nature, natural law,
duty and justice while the modern consists with the truth and its communal dimension, freedom
and love. (Lariza, in Dais, 1995)
As a normative science, it seeks to define the moral ideal in which our conduct should
conform. Moral standards are norms, therefore they help identify what kind of actions we believe
are morally right and wrong (http://malamghubpages.com/hub/Genera/Natureof Ethics).
Ethics covers the morality and the whole experience of a person such as feelings, thoughts,
beliefs, and judgment concerning what “ought to be done” (RE 2 Manual, 2004).
Review:
Ethical System Principle
Antinomianism opposes laws
Ethics as a discipline and practice does not deny other sciences. However, there are
disagreements in their point of intention and significance. The following are the relationships of
ethics with other sciences:
1. Logic is the science of correct thinking, while Ethics is the science of correct living.
2. Psychology deals with human behavior, while Ethics deals with the morality of human
behavior.
3. Sociology is concerned with the relationship of humans to their fellow individuals and
society, while Ethics is concerned with the moral and social order of humans and society. 4.
Economics deals with labor, wages, production, as well as distribution of wealth, while Ethics
deals with the business processes based on justice, charity as well as moral principles (Ayatullah
al UzmaNaserMakaremShirazi, 2013).
5. Education develops the whole man – his moral, physical and intellectual life, while Ethics
develops man’s humane, moral and spiritual character.
6. Religion is about belief or faith in God, while Ethics is about obedience and right relationship
with God and man.
7. Politics stresses the temporal benefits of the people, while Ethics stresses eternal benefits of
people (R.E 2 Manual, revised, 2005).
Review:
Sciences Focus Ethics Focus
Logic correct thinking correct living
Psychology human behavior E morality of human behavior
Sociology man’s relationship to T moral & social order of
others & society H man & society
Economics labor, wages, production I justice charity & moral
& distribution of wealth C principles
Education develops the whole man S develops man’s character.
Religion belief or faith in God right relationship with God
and man.
Politics temporal benefits eternal benefits
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Desired Learning Outcomes: At the end of the module, the students would have:
1. explained the meaning, significance & Biblical basis of Christian ethics;
2. compared Christian ethics in relationship with the two Testaments;
3. summarized the criteria, standards, and methods of Christian ethics;
4. applied the most important Christian principles in their life;
teachings of Christ. To understand what we should do or avoid in life, as well as to know what we
should believe, we must consult the life and teachings of Christ (Rudnick, 1979).
2. Christian ethics is a set of principles derived from the Christian faith by which we act.
The Bible gives us a detailed instruction on how we should live. While God’s word may not cover
every situation in our lives, its principles give us the standards by which we must conduct
ourselves. For example, the Bible does not explicitly say about the use of illegal drugs, yet based
on the principles we learn in the Bible, we can know that it is wrong. For one, the Bible tells us
that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and that we should honor God with it. (1 Cor. 6:1920).
So, by using the principles in the Scripture, Christians can already determine what is proper for
them to do in a given situation (Geisler, 2010).
3. Christian ethics is a systematic study of the way of life exemplified and taught by Jesus,
applied to problems and decisions of human existence. The way of life is expressed in what we say,
live and practice. It is also synonymous with our lifestyle or day to day living. The Gospels reflect
Jesus’ way of life. It tells not only what He does and says but also what early Christians believe of
Him. The way of life exemplified by Jesus is an adequate, dependable and indispensable guide of
Christians in their actions as well as in their decisions in life (Harkness, 1987).
Student’s Activity: List the things that are vital in your life and the things that are peripheral.
(optional)
3. Christian ethics assists people in determining their goals in life and help them realize
these goals. Normally, people make goals for their life. They work hard in order to realize these
goals. Christian ethics does not agree that the end justifies the means. The efforts toward realizing
the end should be coupled with the efforts towards developing good principle, right attitude and
acceptable way of life (Giles, 1974).
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Student’s Activity: List 3 important goals in your life and the corresponding plan of action that
you will undertake to realize these goals. (optional)
life is based upon the regenerative power of the cross. We live ethically and righteously as a result
of the atonement, and this is the basis of Christian ethics (Craton, 2005).
7. Christian ethics is prescriptive. By its very nature, Christian ethics is prescriptive, not
descriptive. Doing what is right is prescribed by a moral God. He is both a lawgiver and a legislator.
As a lawgiver, God prescribed laws, and as a legislator, he imposed legislations. Christian ethics
emphasizes what we should do, not what is. Christians should behave not based on the standard of
others but on the standard of God (Geisler, 2010).
Module 3.3. Christian Ethics in Relationship with the Old and New
Testaments
Concepts of God
1. God is Ethical. The ethics of God stresses the sacredness of human life. God does not
want human sacrifices. When Abraham was about to kill his son Isaac, to be sacrificed as a burnt
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offering, God stopped his hands (Gen. 22:12). God’s ethics is to preserve human life. God was not
also happy when Manasseh sacrificed his own son in the fire (2 Kings 21:6).
2. God is Creator. Behind the interpretation of evil as the corrupted good is faith in God
as the Creator. Human beings and everything else in the world have been made by God. However,
as Creator, he is not responsible for what is wrong with us. He is not the source of evil that threatens
us. He is the only source of what is right with and about us (Rudnick, 1979).
3. God is Righteous. God is portrayed as righteous in the Old Testament. Because God
is righteous, he demands righteousness from all people. Righteousness is a moral and ethical
obligations of people in the society. It should be centered in the attitudes of the heart. Psalm 11:7
says “The Lord is righteous, he loves justice, upright men will see his face.”
4. God is Provider. El Shaddai or Jehovah Jireh is the name of God which stresses his
capacity to supply human needs. When the Israelites were hungry and thirsty, God provided them
with food and water. In one of the mountains of Galilee, Jesus also fed the hungry multitudes with
loaves of bread and pieces of fish (RE 2 Manual, 2005).
5. God is Justice. Justice is the property of law or measured by the standard of law. Since
justice is rooted in law, it easily develops the ethical conduct in accordance with what is lawful.
God emphasizes justice and upright living. He wants people to repent from their sins and to live
with what is just. “If a wicked man turns away from his sins he has committed and keep God’s
decrees, he will surely live, not die”(Ezekiel 18:21), (Landero, 2002).
6. God is Merciful. Mercy is used in the Old Testament to express the unique quality of
God. Mercy is reciprocal by nature. It is to the merciful that God will show mercy. “God will not
show mercy when he judges the person who has not been merciful” (James 2:13). The principle of
reciprocity is seen also in the Lord’s prayer, “Forgive us, as we forgive…” (Matt.6:12).
7. God is Savior. In the Old Testament God delivered the Israelites from the Egyptian
slavery. He saved the Hebrew patriarchs like Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; he saved Moses and the
slaves at the Red Sea. He saved the thief who had a penitent heart at the cross of Calvary. The
ethics of God is salvation for mankind. He sent His only Son Jesus to save us from our sins.
8. God is love. The concrete love of God was seen in a manger. He concretized himself
in the form of human flesh and this human flesh is none other than His son, Jesus. His ethical
action was a transcendental one. He came down to identify with his loved people. Since God is
love, he challenged his people to love one another (I John 4:6-8), (RE 2 Manual, 2005).
Module 3.4.2. Standards or the Final Authorities for what is Right or Wrong.
What are the standards or the final authorities for what is right and wrong? There are only two
standards:
1. Jesus Christ. His life and his teachings are the standards of Christian behavior. Jesus
said, “I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John
14:6).
2. The Word of God. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,
correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for
every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17), (Tardo,2012).
2. Faith in God. We know that an experience is good, right, or fit according to the will
of God. The will of God is concretely expressed in the form of a human flesh, none other than His
very Son Jesus Christ. We can only discern God’s will if we have to relate our own life to Jesus
Christ through the workings of the Holy Spirit. The will of God is a matter of experiencing God in
life through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
3. Reason or Power of discrimination. When God created man in his own image it is
coupled not only with conscience or moral sense but also with reason. Man is a rational being. He
thinks and analyzes certain situations, implications of experiences before making moral decisions
(RE 2 Syllabus, 2002).
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Jesus’ ultimate purpose is to establish the kingdom of heaven in the human heart. The following
are the principles to live by so that the kingdom of heaven is present in everyone’s heart.
1. An abiding trust and faith in God in all circumstances. Even in the midst of great
distress, we are to continue in faith with God. A steadfast faith in Jesus Christ is the first and most
important principle in the Christian life. “Let us hold fast to the profession of our faith, for He who
promised is faithful” (Heb. 10:23). Phil 4:19 says, “But my God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
2. Sincerity and honesty before God and man. Christians are to be sincere, not hypocrites
who say one thing and do another. God hates dishonesty. One of the commandments given by God
to Moses says, “Do not steal” (Ex. 20:15).Let us be honest not only in the sight of the Lord, but
also in the sight of people (2 Cor. 8:21).
3. Genuine humility. Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.”
To be meek, in a sense, is to be humble. Humility is the acceptance to learn and to forgive. Matthew
looks upon Jesus himself as the true example of humility. Col. 3:12-13says, “So, as those who have
been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility,
gentleness, and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a
complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.”
4. A forgiving and merciful spirit toward all. Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling. It is
not an emotion you work on. The Scriptures tell us to love one another and love even our enemies.
Love overlooks the many faults of others. Let us not concentrate on other’s shortcomings but
instead to pray for them (Matt. 5:43-48).
5. An unqualified love for God and for your neighbor. When Jesus was asked by a
Pharisee what is the greatest commandment in the law, He said that the greatest commandment is
to love God with all his heart, his soul, and his mind. Then He further said that he should love his
neighbor as he loved himself (Matt. 22:36-40).Jesus gives us the two commandments on which all
the others rest. It is impossible to love God and not to love others. A natural outgrowth of loving
God is loving others.
6. Absolute loyalty, faithfulness, and obedience to the Word and will of God. As
Christians, we need to be faithful to the Lord. If we call him as our Lord and Master we have to
obey him (Luke 6:46). Not everyone who calls the name of the Lord shall enter the Kingdom of
heaven; but those who does the will of the Father (Matt. 7:21) (Tardo,2012)
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Desired Learning Outcomes: At the end of the module the students would have:
1. seen the relationships between values, beliefs and actions;
2. determined their personal values and identify the principles of valuing;
3. enumerated the steps of the valuing process;
4. applied the “beatitudes” as a model for values that are inherently Christian.
Icebreaker: Fill in the blanks with words which are most appropriate to you.
My name is ____________and if I were lost on a tropical island, the two people I would most
want to have with me would be__________and __________. The game I would most want to play
would be_______________, and the book I would most want to read would be____________ (RE
Syllabus, 2002).
Module 4.1.1. Definition. In this module, the following terms will be defined:
Values – “that which one shows by one’s actions, what he or she most cherishes”.
Values are influential that they affect the totality of the person’s life. They control one’s
actions and choices. They also determine a group’s feelings of likes and dislikes as well as feelings
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related to what is acceptable and unacceptable. Values serve as a guide to one’s plan, decision
making and response to change.
Values are related to one’s search for meaning in life. “For we say that life is meaningful
when a man has formed something capable of arousing his commitment to it; something deserving
of his best efforts, something worth living for” (Andres, 1980).
We commonly hear people verbally express their beliefs or convictions concerning things,
issues, events or experiences. We are sometimes easily drawn to think that they are stating what
they value in life. But it may not always be that way.
For example, people who claim they believe in the value of honesty may compromise their
belief and become dishonest if placed in an uncomfortable situation. They may be ashamed of it
when challenged by colleagues at work, or they may have doubts about the goodness of their
conviction. Their assertion of the value of honesty is only a belief.
What people believe is expressed through their statements or verbal assertions about what
is true, important or what ought to be, while values are seen in one’s actions. People act according
to what they think is important, appropriate or meaningful in life. Before anything becomes a
value, it has to pass through what is called the “seven sub-processes of valuing.”
1. A false prophet in this passage is understood as “one who said one thing and did another.”
2. The truths about “false prophets” that we can draw from the passage are:
a. There is only one way a person’s sincerity can be proved, and that is by his practice,
b. Fine words (stated beliefs) can never substitute for fine deeds. Jesus’ teachings as found
in this Scripture speak of values and valuing.
3. What is wrong with being a false prophet?
a. False prophets harm other people by lying to them and manipulating them to act in
ways
they would not normally act,
b. False prophets hurt themselves since they are always on “shaky ground”, afraid to be
discovered for what they really are.
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The man’s values became clear. If his life had continued as it had, then he shall have died
a very rich man who had always obeyed the law. Even though he heard Jesus, but he was not
willing to give up his riches, then he showed that life hereafter was not his highest value. Perhaps
we should carefully note that Jesus passed no judgment on this man during their conversation. He
answered only what the man asked, and in such a way, the man was forced to see what he himself
really valued.
Why should we be concerned about the process of determining values? Unless we exist in a state
of vegetation we do have values. Even though we may not be aware of our values, they are with
us always-determining what we do with our lives. If the values we hold determine what we do with
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our lives, then we would be wise to make every attempt to determine what our values will be (RE
2 Syllabus, 2002).
We, therefore see values as constantly being related to the experience that shape them and test
them. They are not, for any one person, so much hard and vast varieties as they are the results of
hammering out a style of life in a certain set of surroundings. After a sufficient amount of
hammering, certain pattern of evaluating and behaving tend to develop. Certain things are treated
as right or desirable or worthy. These tend to become our values. (RE 2 Syllabus, 2002)
think of something that appeared once in life and never again as a value. Values tend to have a
persistency, tend to make a pattern in life.
To review this definition, we see values based on three processes: choosing, prizing and
acting.
Choosing: 1. freely
2. from alternatives
3. after thoughtful consideration of the
consequences of each alternative
Prizing: 4. cherishing, being happy with the choice
5. willing to affirm the choice publicly
Acting: 6. doing something with the choice
7. repeatedly, in some pattern in life
Those processes collectively define valuing. Results of the valuing process are called
values (Simon, Howe, Kirschenbaum,1972).
Alligator River
There was a girl named Abigail who was in loved with a boy named Gregory. Gregory had an
unfortunate accident and broke his glasses. Abigail, being a true friend, volunteered to take them
to be repaired. But the repair shop was across the river and during a flash flood the bridge was
washed away. Poor Gregory could see nothing without his glasses, so Abigail was desperate to get
across the river to the repair shop. While she was standing forlornly on the bank of the river,
clutching the broken glasses in her hands, a boy named Sinbad passed by in a rowboat. She asked
Sinbad if he could take her across. He (Sinbad) agreed on the condition that while she (Abigail)
was having the glasses repaired, she would go to a nearby store and steal a transistor radio that he
had been wanting. Abigail refused to do this and went to see a friend named Ivan who had a boat.
When Abigail told Ivan her problem, he said he was too busy to help her out and didn’t want to
be involved. Abigail feeling that she had no other choice, returned to Sinbad and told him she
would agree to his plan.
When Abigail returned the repaired glasses to Gregory, she told him what she had to do. Gregory
was appalled at what she had done and told her he never wanted to see her again. Abigail, upset,
turned to Slug with her tale of woe. Slug was sorry for Abigail that he promised her he would get
even with Gregory. They went to the school playground where Gregory was playing and broke his
glasses again (Simon, Howe and Kirschembaum, 1972).
2. ______________ _____________________________________
3. ______________ ______________________________________
4. ______________ ______________________________________
5.______________ ______________________________________
Instruction: Encircle the number that best describes your feeling about yourself in terms of the
following items.
Legend: 1 – Very Weak 3 – Moderately Strong
2 – Weak but Improving 4 – Very Strong
Are you able to show your emotions to express your feelings? Do you make it easy for others to
show their emotions because you do not laugh at them?
*Happy are the meek 1 2 3 4
Are you able to appreciate other people’s strengths? Do you have a gentle spirit? Are you patient
with those who seem to be quite slow to catch up? Are you willing to submit to or agree with others
if you see that they have better ideas? Do you make it a habit of imposing your ideas on others?
In your decisions, do you believe God must be consulted? Do you consciously feel God leads you
in your life? Do you really put God above things?
Are you capable of caring for others? Are you sensitive to the needs of others? Do you help others
without the thought of being repaid?
Are you able to reconcile differences? Are you by nature friendly? Do you try to bridge differences
between people? Can you accept genuinely and sincerely those who do not agree with you?
*Happy are those who are being persecuted for right things or causes
1 2 3 4
Are you able to take criticism from those who are close to you without getting angry or hurt? Are
you able to cope with difficulties in your home or school or boarding house?
Leader: In Matthew 5:2 we read: And he opened his mouth and taught them saying, Blessed are
the poor in spirit for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Interpreter: The poor in spirit are the humble who recognize their spiritual poverty and need. God
blesses them.
Leader: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Interpreter: They mourn for their sins and for others who are suffering from sin that Satan brings.
Leader: Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.
Interpreter: Moses is called the meekest of the men in the Bible. He was humble and teachable.
As a result, the land of Canaan was given to God’s children. Meek Christians shall see their
promised land also.
Leader: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be filled.
Interpreter: To hunger for righteousness is to long for right to triumph over wrong. They shall
have satisfaction in seeing the right triumphs.
Leader: Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.
Interpreter: When we are merciful to others, they return mercy to us. God also extends His mercy
to us.
Leader: Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.
Interpreter: The pure in heart shall see God both here and hereafter. Here, they see His guiding
hand in everything. Hereafter, they shall see Him face to face.
Leader: Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.
Interpreter: The aim of the peacemakers is to reconcile man to man and also to God. People seeing
their good works recognize that they are children of God,
Leader: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake for theirs is the Kingdom
of Heaven.
Interpreter: Jesus is saying here that those who are willing to be persecuted for the cause of
right are best in knowing they are citizens of the Kingdom. (Stirlen, 1978, in Landero, 2002
revise.
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Desired Learning Outcomes: At the end of the module, the students would have:
1. defined important words/terms included in the module;
2. discussed the causes and effects of social issues that affect people and society;
3. analyzed these social issues and suggested corresponding solutions or preventions for the
development of the people and society;
4. reflected on the biblical perspectives of the different topics of the module; 5. valued the
significance of these issues and relate them to their practical life.
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Sex is a bonus gift from the Almighty, blessed and ordained by God for the procreation of
the human race. It is a beautiful expression of one’s individuality restricted to matrimony (Sarju,
1987 in RE 2 Manual, 2005).
Eve became the first couple and they were married to be each other’s companion in life (Genesis
2:18,21,22,24). God ordained the meeting together of this couple in sexual union, coupled with
serious responsibilities (Genesis 1:27b-28).
God sanctified sex and therefore, it must be treated with proper respect and its use must follow
the rules set by God himself. One rule concerns faithfulness. It means that man is to relate sexually
only to his wife and the woman only to her husband. God sees everything and He knows those
who disobey (Proverbs 5:15-21). The Bible warns that people who engage in sexual immorality
are actually doing harm to their own bodies and surely God will execute judgment on them
(Proverbs 2:9-17), (RE 2 Manual, 2005).
HIV infection can cause AIDS to develop. However, it is possible to contract HIV
without developing AIDS. Without treatment, HIV can progress and, eventually, it will develop
into AIDS.
Questions to Reflect:
1. How can one be a good steward of his/her physical body?
2. How can one avoid being contaminated with HIV?
3. How are we going to relate with people who have HIV/AIDS?
biological fact that is the same in any culture, what that sex means in terms of your gender role as
a man or woman in society can be quite different cross-culturally.
In sociological terms gender role refers to the characteristics and behaviors that different
cultures attribute to the sexes. What it means to be a real man in any culture requires male sex
plus what our various cultures define as masculine characteristics and behaviors; likewise a real
woman needs female sex and feminine characteristics (Palispis, 2007).
2. Group Therapy is a session which helps the homosexual focus on social interpersonal
relationships. This helps them gain confidence in their ability to relate with the opposite sex.
3. Psychotherapy is a form of treatment by psychological means. This is effective only
if the individual has basic value structure of moral code in which the motivation for change can be
based.
4. Hypnotherapy is the process whereby the therapist helps homosexuals utilize their
own mental associations, memories and life potentials to achieve their own therapeutic goals.
5. Self-realization is a process which helps a homosexual develops the ability to accept
his homosexuality and to be more comfortable with it. Values have to be clarified, principles
spelled out and priorities ranked accordingly. These variables would help the individual in his way
of life, choices, decisions and interactions with people (Sanchez & Agpaoa, 1997, in RE 2 Manual,
2005).
The Bible’s condemnation of homosexuality is very clear and very strong. God says that
homosexuality is an abomination. It means that God hates, abhors, and thoroughly detests
homosexual behavior. The Old Testament teaches that the people who are convicted of the crime
of engaging in homosexual behavior should be put to death (Lev. 18:22, 20:13). In the same
manner, Paul in the New Testament says that homosexual behavior is “worthy of death” (Romans
1:32). This is not the opinion of man but the clear teaching of the Word of God.
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child grows up abuse
Module 5.6.2.1.Definition
Child Abuse – is an intentional act that results to physical or emotional harm to children.
It covers a wide range of behavior from actual physical assault by parents or other adult care
takers to neglect of a child’s basic needs. It is also called child maltreatment (RE Manual 2005).
3. Trust God in Every Detail of Your Life. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean
not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
(Proverbs 3:5-6, KJV)
4. Talk to God Your Worries.“Do not worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which
passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 KJV)
5. Offer Forgiveness. “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also
forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
(Matthew 6:14-15KJV)
6. Read and Obey God’s Word. “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep
my commandments; for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.” (Proverbs 3:1-2)
7. Conquer Fear. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and
of a sound mind.” ( 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV)
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