RELIGION IN

PHILIPPINES

ROMAN CATHOLIC

ROMAN CATHOLIC
The term "Roman Catholic" appeared in theEnglish languageat the
beginning of the17th centuryto differentiate members of theCatholic Church
(in communion with thePope) from other Christians who use the term "
Catholic"; comparable terms in other languages already existed. Being
"catholic" is one of theFour Marks of the Churchset out in theNicene Creed, a
statement of belief accepted by many churches even if not in communion with
the Pope.
In popular usage, "Roman Catholic Church" is usually understood to mean the
same as "Catholic Church". The name has continued to be widely used in the
English language ever since, although its usage has changed over the
centuriesThe church known as the "Catholic Church" consists of 24autonomous
churches (all of which are subject to the Pope) one "Western" and 23
"Eastern" governed by two sets ofcodes of canon law. To refer to all 24
autonomous churches together, official church documents often use the term
"Catholic Church" or, less frequently, the term "Roman Catholic Church".

ISLAM

ISLAM
Islam is a religious system begun in the seventh century by
Muhammad. Muslims follow the teachings of the Quran and
strive to keep theFive Pillars.
The History of Islam
In the seventh century, Muhammad claimed the angel Gabriel
visited him. During these angelic visitations, which continued
for about 23 years until Muhammad's death, the angel
purportedly revealed to Muhammad the words ofAllah(the
Arabic word for God used by Muslims). These dictated
revelations compose the Qur'an, Islam's holy book. Islam
means submission, deriving from a root word that means
peace. The wordMuslimmeans one who submits to Allah.

Evangelicals

Evangelicals
Evangelicalism is a Protestant movement embraced
within a variety of Christian denominations, based on the
idea that religious salvation can be achieved through
adherence to the word of God as delivered through the
Bible.

While they may go by different denominational names,

evangelical Christians are unified as a group and set
apart from other Christians by certain core beliefs.

IGLESIA NI CRISTO

IGLESIA NI CRISTO
The Iglesia ni Cristo was first preached by the late
Brother Felix. Y. Manalo in the Philippine capital city of
Manila. Its first local congregation was established in
Punta, Sta. Ana. On July 27, 1914, the Church was
registered with the Philippine government. In 1915,
Brother Felix Manalo, as the first Executive Minister of
the Church, started training ministers to assist him in
the propagation of the gospel. By 1918, ministers and
volunteer preachers were being sent to provinces
around Manila. In its tenth year, the first ecclesiastical
district was organized in Pampanga province.

Protestant

Protestant
Protestantism is a form of Christian faith
and practice which originated with
theProtestantReformation,a movement
against what its followers considered to be
errors in the Roman Catholic Church. It is
one of the three major divisions of
Christendom, together with Roman
Catholicism and Orthodoxy.

AGLIPAYAN

AGLIPAYAN
AGLIPAYAN
Brief History:The Philippine Independent Church, locally known as The Aglipayan
Church is thesecond largest Christian congregation in the PhilippinesThe founding
fathers of this religiousorganization were catholic priests that were excommunicated
due to their revolt against racialdiscrimination, exploitation and oppression of the
Catholic church during the Spanishcolonization.Their advocacy lies in protecting Filipino
citizens that has been treated withinjustice. It was in August 3, 1902 when Father
Gregorio Aglipay promulgated the Iglesia FilipinaIndependiente in public. It was later
translated to the Philippine Independent Church in English.He was one of the
clergymen who tenaciously protected the Filipinization of the CatholicChurch. Father
Aglipay portrayed an integral role during the Spanish revolutionary war in thecountry.
The Philippine Independent Church strengthen and intensified their influence
towardsthe masses. Their protagonism for theFilipino Church was finally realized. He
wasthe foundingfather and head from 1902 to 1940 of the Philippine Independent
Church. It was then locallynamed as the Aglipayan Church to pay tribute to Father
Gregorio Aglipay, who made a mark inthe history of Catholic Church in the Philippines.

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH

They believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New
Testament to be the verbally and plenarily inspired Word
of God. The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible and Godbreathed and, therefore, are the final authority for faith
and life. The sixty-six books of the Old and New
Testament are the complete and divine revelation of
God to Man.We believe in Gods preservation of His
pure Words to every generation. The King James
Version of the Bible shall be the official and only
translation used by the church.

JEHOVAHS WITNESSES

JEHOVAHS WITNESSES
Jehovahthe special and significant name (not merely an appellative title such as Lord [adonai]) by
which God revealed himself to the ancient Hebrews (Exodus 6:2Exodus 6:3). This name, the
Tetragrammaton of the Greeks, was held by the later Jews to be so sacred that it was never
pronounced except by the high priest on the great Day of Atonement, when he entered into the most
holy place. Whenever this name occurred in the sacred books they pronounced it, as they still do,
"Adonai" (i.e., Lord), thus using another word in its stead. The Massorets gave to it the vowel-points
appropriate to this word. This Jewish practice was founded on a false interpretation ofLeviticus 24:16
. The meaning of the word appears fromExodus 3:14to be "the unchanging, eternal, self-existent
God," the "I am that I am," a convenant-keeping God. (CompareMalachi 3:6;Hosea 12:5;
Revelation 1:4Revelation 1:8.)
The Hebrew name "Jehovah" is generally translated in the Authorized Version (and the Revised
Version has not departed from this rule) by the word LORD printed in small capitals, to distinguish it
from the rendering of the HebrewAdonaiand the GreekKurios, which are also rendered Lord, but
printed in the usual type. The Hebrew word is translated "Jehovah" only inExodus 6:3;Psalms 83:18
;Isaiah 12:2;26:4, and in the compound names mentioned below.
It is worthy of notice that this name is never used in the LXX., the Samaritan Pentateuch, the
Apocrypha, or in the New Testament. It is found, however, on the "Moabite stone" (q.v.), and
consequently it must have been in the days of Mesba so commonly pronounced by the Hebrews as to
be familiar to their heathen neighbours.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

CHURCH OF CHRIST
Churches of ChristareautonomousChristiancongregationsassociated with
one another through common beliefs and practices. They seek to base doctrine
and practice on theBiblealone in order to be the church described in the New
Testament. Churches of Christ teach that God saves and adds to His church
those who believe in Christ, repent of sin, confess Jesus Christ as the Son of
God, and are baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins,
which grants the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:36-47).
Churches of Christ in the United States have heritage in the American
Restoration Movement. This evangelistic and Bible-based effort began in
various places as several people sought a return to the original teachings and
practices of the New Testament. Christian leaders including Robert Sandeman,
Abner Jones, Elias Smith, James O'Kelly, Rice Haggard,Thomas Campbell,
Alexander Campbell,Walter Scott, andBarton W. Stonewere trailblazers of
similar movements that impacted the eventual phenomenon known as the
American Restoration Movement.

JESUS IS LORD CHURCH

JESUS IS LORD CHURCH

Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide(JILCW), commonly
known asJesus Is Lord Churchand abbreviated
asJIL, is aCharismatic Christian Movement. It was
founded and headed byEddie Villanueva, a former
activist and professor, who started JIL with his 15
college students who were members of his bible study
group at thePolytechnic University of the Philippinesin
1978. At present, JIL has grown to over 4 million
members and has planted churches all over the
Philippines and in 55 other countries.[1]Its main office is
located atBocaue, Bulacan, Philippines.

BUDDHIST

BUDDHIST
Buddhism/budzm/[1][2]is areligion[3][4]anddharmathat encompasses a variety oftraditions,beliefs
andspiritual practiceslargely based onteachingsattributed tothe Buddha. Buddhism originated in
India, from where it spread through much ofAsia, whereafter itdeclined in Indiaduring the middle
ages. Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars:Theravada(Pali:
"The School of the Elders") andMahayana(Sanskrit: "The Great Vehicle").
Buddhist schoolsvary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and
canonicity of various teachings and scriptures , and especially their respective practices. [5][6]Practices
of Buddhism includeRefuge,Samatha,Vipassan, the Mahayana practice ofBodhicittaand the
Vajrayana practices ofGeneration stageandCompletion stage.
In Theravada the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state ofnirvana, achieved by
practicing theNoble Eightfold Path (also known as theMiddle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a
cycleof suffering andrebirth.[7]Theravada has a widespread following inSri LankaandSoutheast Asia.
Mahayana, which includes the traditions ofPure Land,Zen,Nichiren Buddhism,ShingonandTiantai(
Tendai), is found throughoutEast Asia. Rather than Nirvana, Mahayana instead aspires toBuddhahood
via thebodhisattvapath,[9]a state wherein one remains in the cycle of rebirth to help other beings
reach awakening.Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed toIndian siddhas, may be viewed as a
third branch or merely a part of Mahayana.Tibetan Buddhism, which preserves the Vajrayana
teachings of eighth century India, [10]is practiced in regions surrounding theHimalayas,Mongolia [11]
andKalmykia.[12]Tibetan Buddhism aspires to Buddhahood orrainbow body.

MORMONS

MORMONS
The word "Mormons" most often refers to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) because
of their belief in the Book ofMormon, though members often refer to themselves as Latter-day Saints
Mormonsare a religious and cultural group related toMormonism, the principal branch of theLatter Day Saint movementof
RestorationistChristianity, which began withJoseph Smithinupstate New Yorkduring the 1820s. After Smith's death in 1844,
the Mormons followedBrigham Youngto what would become theUtah Territory. Today, most Mormons are understood to be
members ofThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints(LDS Church). Some Mormons are also either independent or nonpracticing. The center of Mormon cultural influence is inUtah, and North America has more Mormons than any other continent,
though the majority of Mormons live outside the United States.
Mormons have developed a strong sense of communality that stems from their doctrine and history. During the 19th century,
Mormon converts tended to gather to a central geographic location, and between 1852 and 1890 a minority of Mormons
openly practicedplural marriage, a form of religious polygamy. Mormons dedicate large amounts of time and resources to
serving in their church, and many young Mormons choose to serve a full-timeproselytizingmission. Mormons have
a health codewhich eschews alcoholic beverages, tobacco, coffee, tea, and other addictive substances. They tend to be very
family-oriented, and have strong connections across generations and with extended family, reflective of their belief that
families can besealedtogether beyond death. Mormons also have a strictlaw of chastity, requiring abstention from sexual
relations outside of heterosexual marriage and fidelity within marriage.
Mormons self-identify asChristian,[2]although some non-Mormons dispute this[3]and some of their
beliefs differ from mainstream Christianity. Mormons believe in theBible, as well as other books of scripture, such as the
Book of Mormon. They have a unique view of cosmology, and believe that all people are spirit-children of God. Mormons
believe that returning to God requires following the example ofJesus Christ, and accepting hisatonementthroughordinances
such as baptism. They believe that Christ's church wasrestoredthrough Joseph Smith and is guided by livingprophetsand
apostles. Central to Mormon faith is the belief that God speaks to his children and answers their prayers.
or sometimes just Saints.

BORN AGAIN

BORN AGAIN
Born againis a phrase used by many
Protestants to describe the phenomenon
of gaining faith in Jesus Christ. It is an
experience when everything they have
been taught as Christians becomes real,
and they develop a direct and personal
relationship with God.