CHAPTER 1: Lesson 3
INTRODUCTION
In this lesson we will identify the positive and negative
effects of religions. We will also provide evidence that religion has
produced significant events in history. Moreover, we will justify that
religion can have positive or negative effects on society.
OVERVIEW
Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates understanding of the effects of religions:
positive and negative.
Performance Standard:
The learner gathers print or web-based articles, photos, editorial, etc. showing the positive or
negative effects of religion.
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
a. Analyze the influences of religion to culture and society.
Time Frame: Week 3/ 1st Quarter
Learning Materials and Resources:
Module 1 with Activity Sheets
Textbook: De Guzman, J.M, & Cainglet, R.G. (2017). Introduction to World Religions and Belief
Systems. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.: Malabon City
Web Links
Module Coverage
Lesson 3: Positive and Negative Effects of Religions
PRE-ASSESSMENT
Name:_______________________________________________________ Rating: _____________________________
Grade Level/Section:______________________________________ Date: _______________________________
What could be the effect of religion to culture and the society?
Could it have positive or negative effects? Justify your answer.
LESSON 3: Positive and Negative Effects of Religion
Objectives:
By the end this chapter, the learners are expected to:
a. Determine the positive and negative influences of religion to culture and society.
Instructional Materials:
Module with Activity Sheets
Textbook: Atacador, R.B., Ramirez, C.L.R., Oroc, R.P., Kiamco, R.T.T., & Cayogyog, A.O. (2016).
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.: Malabon City
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Lesson Development
As this lesson identifies influences of religion to culture and society we will come
across its negative and positive effects.
In activity 1 you will have find out what are the negative and positive effects of religions.
Activity 1
Enumerate the negative and positive effects of some religions.
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Positive effects:
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DISCUSSION
As a way of justifying that religion can have positive or negative effects on
society, we will discuss some events in history brought about by religions.
Historical Events Brought About by Religions
History can provide pieces of evidence that religion brought about significant events. These events
include the so-called crusades and the recent move from various religions to end slavery.
The Crusades
Crusades were a series of religious wars sanctioned by
Catholic Church between the 11th and 16th centuries. Crusades were
launched for many other reasons such as to take back Christian
territory, defend Catholics in non-Christian lands, resolve conflicts
among rival Roman Catholic groups, attain political or territorial
advantage, or to fight heresy and paganism. Crusaders were driven by
the faith that the Christian God wanted them to eliminate unbelievers
in order to re-establish prosperity in Europe.
Religions’ Anti-Slavery Commitment
In 2014, leaders of different religion met and signed a
declaration on their commitment to working together for the
extermination of slavery as they realized and agreed upon that
slavery in its contemporary forms is a sheer evil, a disgrace to God,
and a dishonour to humankind.
Positive and Negative Effects of Religions
Negative Effects
1. Religion promotes division
2. Religion teaches dependence
3. Religion sanctions ‘barbarism’ and violence
4. Religion instills fear
5. Religion infuses guilt
Positive effects
1. Religion helps man to bear his sufferings
2. Religion boosts self-worth and dignity
3. Religion serves as a foundation of societal harmony
4. Religion helps create disciplined and beneficial citizens
5. Religion promotes social welfare and development
To know more about the positive and negative effects of religion you may access the following links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMPdofHFIyw and https://medium.com/illumination/positive-and-negative-effects-
of-religion-7ec841feef07
Activity 2
Directions: Define the following terms. You may use your own words in defining them.
1. Crusades
2. In-group
3. Out-group
Activity 3
1. Identify one positive effect of religions. Elaborate
2. Identify one negative effect of religions. Explain.
3. Prove that religion has caused significant events in history.
Activity 4
Gather print or web-based articles, photos, editorials, etc. showing the positive or negative effects
of religion. Put your output in a long bond paper and write an explanation of it below the articles, photos,
and or editorials.
Activity 5
Open a web browser. Go online to www.OurHappySchool.com. Through its search engine (upper
right section), look for the entry “Judaism: Basic Terms and Concepts?” Read the short online blog. After
going through it, enumerate at least 5 things you like about Judaism in the box provided below.
EVALUATION
Name:_______________________________________________________ Rating: _____________________________
Grade Level/Section:______________________________________ Date: _______________________________
Supply the missing term/s to complete each sentence.
1. The first Crusade is often cited as the beginning of ______________________ in Christians.
2. The Crusaders the occupied Jerusalem were conquered by Muslim ruler ______________________.
3. The massacre of Jews in a campaign led by ______________________ in 1096 resulted in tense relations
between Jews and Christians.
4. In ______________________, high officials of world’s major religions gathered at the Vatican to commit to
working together for the abolition of slavery by 2020.
5. The archbishop of Canterbury, ______________________, proposed consumer pressure for more information
about slavery supply chains.
6. To avoid ______________________, religion indeed requires that individuals prove
to God that they are worthy of heaven by following His will.
7. Religionists explain that being ______________________ practically is not in the
same literal way as Christ is.
8. ______________________ helps people to endure their frustrations and integrate
their personality.
9. As religions encourage members to live in line with the precepts of religious
traditions, they provide ______________________ for ideal living.
10. On their doctrine about ______________________, some religions teach that sins
are inherited and thus all people are born sinners.
Values Integration:
How do you show respect and tolerate religions which are different from
yours?
_______________________ Sr. Lilia C. Costas, OND
Printed Name over Signature of Parent/Guardian Teacher
Let’s learn more next week! Good bye!
