MARAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Inopacan, Leyte
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS IN
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGION & BELIEF SYSTEM 12
(CORE SUBJECT)
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POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECT OF RELIGION
QUARTER 1 – WEEK 3
General Reminders:
1. Make use of these learning activity sheets to enhance learning.
2. Use this activity sheets with CARE.
3. Read the directions carefully before doing each task.
4. Let your parents/guardian return this activity sheet to the agreed place once you’re done with it.
5. Always practice IATF protocols at all times.
Objectives
This activity students will be able to know that religion can have positive and negative effects on society.
Competency
Identify the positive and negative effects of religions
Imagine there's no countries
The lines in the right box, taken from John Lennon’s
song entitled “Imagine,” encourage the listener toIt isn't hard to do
think of a world where nationalities and religionsNothing
do to kill or die for
not exist, for history has shown us that so many wars And no religion, too
have been fought in the name of nationality and Imagine all the people
religion. The song suggests that instead of beingLiving life in peace
You, you
caught up in the barriers and divisiveness brought by may say I'm a dreamer
nationality or religion, we should consider But the I'm not the only one
I hope someday you will join us
possibility of living in a world at peace. Religion has
And the world will be as one
become a very important aspect in the development of
Imagine no possessions
civilizations and cultures.
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man.
MOTIVATIONAL ACTIVITY
Listen/Read to John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” Discuss the possible consequences if a society has no
religion. List at least five possible consequences.
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Answer the following questions:
1. What was your initial reaction when you heard/read the lyrics of the song?
2. Why do you think the songwriter suggests that we imagine a world without religion? Do you think
he does not believe in God? Explain your answer.
3. What message did you get from the song?
Positive and Negative Effects of Religion
Analyze the concept map, write your answer in the box. Let this serve as your
guide in studying the lesson.
POSITIVE EFFECT OF
RELIGION
NEGATIVE EFFECT OF
RELIGION
Religion seems to have a variety of positive and negative effects. Its most positive effects are encouraging
charity and providing a stable community. The most negative effects are a general mistrust of science, and
the various irrationalities which are applauded by religion.
Draw or cut pictures that shows positive and negative effects of religion. Use the space
provided below
Religion can be described as a double-edged sword: it can have both positive and negative effects on
society. It has played a very important role in the development of societies by integrating and
stabilizing them; however, it has also created conflicts.
Some of its positive effects are: it promotes social solidarity; it is a source of moral values; it
nurtures positive goals in life; it gives people a sense of belonging; and it fosters social change.
Some of religion’s negative effects include: it affirms social hierarchy; it triggers conflicts and fights;
it promotes discrimination; it impedes scientific success and development; and it hinders the use of
reason.
Some of the world’s atrocities and conflicts were caused by religion such as the self-immolation of a
Buddhist monk in Vietnam; the practice of sati or widow burning in India; the Inquisition of the
Catholic Church; and the Godhra train incident in India.
REFLECT & UNDERSTAND
Answer the following questions:
Among the positive effects of religion, which can you relate with and why?
Do you think it’s ironic that wars have been fought in the name of religion when it is supposed to promote
peace and compassion? Explain your answer.
Can you say that religion is a double-edged sword? Why or why not?
Which effect of religion is referred to in the following sentences? Write the letter of the
correct answer.
CHOICES
A. Religion promotes B. Religion promotes social C. Religion affirms
discrimination. solidarity. hierarchy.
D. Religion sets positive E. Religion obstructs F. Religion reduces fear of
goals in life. scientific success and the unknown.
development
G. Religion obstructs the use H. Religion gives people a I. Religion makes people
of reason. sense of belonging. fight each other.
J. Religion provides moral values.
1. Religion integrates and stabilizes cultures as well as nations.
2. Religion should be susceptible to progress.
3. Religion sets notions of right and wrong.
4. Religion promotes obscurantism.
5. Religion gives a sense of origin and destination.
6. Religion is a source of discrimination.
7. Religion gives a sense of purpose in life.
8. Religion makes good people do evil things.
9. Religion provides personal identity to individuals as part of a group with similar
world views, beliefs, values, practices and lifestyles.
10. Religion perpetuates notions of class or gender discrimination and oppression.
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