GROUP 2

Babol, Vanessa C. Basagre, Jane C.

Badiola, Francis Zydrich S. Belir, Paul Andrew B.

Banday, Jules Andrei F. Bermeo, Felix II W.

Bermejo, Eliane Tiffany

The Globalization of Religion refers to the
spread of religious ideas, beliefs, and practices
beyond their original cultural and geographic
boundaries. This process has been facilitated by
globalization and the increasing
interconnectedness of people and cultures
around the world.
system of socially shared
symbols, beliefs and rituals
that is directed toward a
sacred, supernatural realm
and addresses the ultimate
meaning of existence.
 Some of the world's major religions
have become global in nature, with
followers and practitioners in many
different countries. Examples include
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and
Hinduism.
 Hinduism
Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world and has its
origins in ancient India. Today, it is practiced primarily in
India but has also spread to other parts of the world,
including North America and Europe. A Hindu views the
entire universe as God's and everything in the universe as
God.
• There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the
Messenger of God".
• God is the creator of all things, and that God is
all-powerful and all-knowing.
• is an Abrahamic, monotheistic, and ethnic
religion that comprises the collective spiritual,
cultural, and legal traditions of the Jewish
people.
• believe that God is one, has no form, created
the world, is eternal and is still actively involved
in world affairs.
• God is the creator of all things, and that God is
all-powerful and all-knowing.
• God has no offspring, no race, no gender, no
body, and is unaffected by the characteristics
of human life.
• Christianity has become one of the world's
most global religions, with over 2 billion
followers worldwide.
• The religion originated in the Middle East but
spread throughout Europe and eventually to the
Americas, Africa, and Asia.
• Jesus Christ was the Son of God – fully human
and fully divine – and that through believing in
him and following his teachings they can inherit
eternal life.
is an absence of belief in the existence of deities. It
is simply a rejection of the assertion that there are
gods. Atheism is too often defined incorrectly as a
belief system. To be clear: Atheism is not a disbelief
in gods or a denial of gods; it is a lack of belief in
gods.
Buddhism originated in ancient India but has spread
throughout Asia and beyond. Buddhists believe that
the human life is one of suffering, and that
meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good
behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment, or
nirvana.
Taoism has been connected to the philosopher Lao
Tzu, who around 500 B.C.E. wrote the main book of
Taoism, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism holds that humans
and animals should live in balance with the Tao, or
the universe. Taoists believe in spiritual immortality,
where the spirit of the body joins the universe after
death.
Indigenous Nature Worship
system of religion based on the veneration of natural
phenomena—for example, celestial objects such as the sun
and moon and terrestrial objects such as water and fire. Most
indigenous religions believe in a supreme god or gods and
seek to live in harmony with nature.
Shintoism
means the way of the gods. Shintoism is an Ancient religion of
Japan. It started at least as long ago as 1000 B.C.E. but is still
practiced today by at least five million people. The followers of
Shintoism believe that spiritual powers exist in the natural
world.
 There are several reasons why religions have
become more global in nature. These include
increased travel and migration, advances in
communication technology, and the influence of
global media.
The globalization of religion has
led to increased cultural
exchange and understanding, as
well as the spread of
humanitarian and charitable
initiatives around the world
The globalization of religion has
also led to conflicts and tensions
between different religious groups,
as well as the spread of extremist
and fundamentalist ideologies.
The globalization of religion can lead
to cultural clashes and
misunderstandings, as different
religious groups interact with one
another in new and unfamiliar ways.
 The globalization of religion has both positive and
negative impacts on societies around the world. While
it can promote greater cultural exchange and
understanding, it can also lead to tensions and
conflict. It is important for religious leaders,
educators, and individuals to work towards promoting
greater understanding and tolerance between
different religious and cultural groups.
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