DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V-Bicol
DIVISION OF CAMARINES NORTE
Paracale District
Alternative Learning System
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
Learning Strand 5: Understanding Self and Society
TOPIC: The Major Religions of the World
Name of Learner: ____________________________ Date: _________________
CLC: ______________________________________ Level: _________________
Learning Competency/ies:
1. Explain the basic teachings of the diverse religions and common religious beliefs of Filipinos LS5US-NI-PSC-
AE/LJHS/AJHS-1.6.2
2. Show respect for other people’s religions to achieve harmonious relationships and unity LS5US-
NI-PSC-BL/LE/AE/LJHS/AJHS/1.6.3
DID YOU KNOW?
The Filipinos are said to be a very religious people. Did you know that majority of the Filipinos are
Christians? Many Christian beliefs and practices have in fact become a part of Philippine culture. Yet
Christianity is not the only religion practiced in the Philippines. Do you know enough about the other
religions? Maybe you have neighbors or friends who belong to a different religion. Maybe you yourself
have a different religion. This module will introduce you to the important beliefs and practices of
people of different religions. It will also teach you how-to live-in harmony with these people—despite
differences in belief—in order to achieve a more peaceful community, nation and world.
Let’s See What You Already Know
Direction: Write T on the line if the statement is true, and F if it is false.
_____ 1. Muslims worship Mohammed.
_____ 2. Buddhists worship Buddha.
_____ 3. Hindus do not believe in one supreme being, but in many.
_____ 4. Christians worship only Jesus Christ.
_____ 5. Jews, Muslims and Christians use similar scriptures.
_____ 6. One must respect the religious beliefs of others.
_____ 7. One must not allow members of other religions into one’s neighborhood or workplace.
_____ 8. Differences in religion often cause war and conflict.
_____ 9. There is something wrong with the way some people behave toward the religious beliefs of
others.
_____ 10. Religion has both personal and social aspects.
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Let’s Try These
Study the pictures below and the beliefs inside the boxes. Each picture corresponds to a
particular belief. Match the statement with the correct picture by connecting them with a line.
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Let’s Remember
Christians believe that they can be saved through Christ. They are not only taught to love
one another but to love God above all.
Muslims believe salvation comes through obeying the Will of God or Allah.
Hindus believe in a supreme force that is in everything, and is beyond everything. They
believe in the laws of karma and reincarnation.
Jews, like Muslims, believe that obeying God’s commands is important. They base their
many rituals nd practices on the words of God as recorded in the Tanakh.
Buddhists hope to awaken from the illusions of this world and achieve nirvana, a state of total
freedom from suffering and illusion.
Let’s Try This
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Let’s Remember
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED?
Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Jesus Christ taught people that
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a. they should love themselves only
b. they should love others as they love themselves
c. they should love themselves more than they love others
d. none of the above
2. Muslims place the greatest importance on
a. obedience to the Will of Allah
b. obedience to the Will of Mohammed
c. obedience to the spirit of war
d. all of the above
3. Hindus believe that
a. animals are sacred and should be worshipped
b. animals are dirty and should be killed
c. everything is sacred and no living being should be harmed
d. none of the above
4. Jews believe that
a. action is more important than belief
b. belief is more important than action
c. neither belief nor action is important
d. none of the above
5. The goal of the Buddhist is
a. to worship the Buddha
b. to obey the Buddha
c. to love the Buddha
d. to awaken from illusion
B. A family belonging to a different faith moved in next to your house. What
would you do? Check the correct answer.
____ 1. Show interest in knowing their religion. Express your desire to
attend one of their services and invite them to yours if they are
interested.
____ 2. Treat them no differently than any other neighbor, by ignoring
your religious differences.
____ 3. Suggest that they should convert to your religion; express no
interest in learning about their religion.
____ 4. Force them to convert to your religion.
____ 5. Tell your new neighbors to leave because they might influence
your neighborhood with their “evil ways.”
____ 6. Tell the rest of your neighbors to make life miserable for the new
family so that they move out.
____ 7. Take more direct action—enter their house and destroy their
furniture, leave a dead rat on their front door, or do other such
actions.
ANSWER KEY
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