Chapter 2: The Spiritual Self

Question 1

It believes in God who is omnipresent and omniscient, someone who is a living presence in our hearts.

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Spirituality

Question 2

It embraces all the world’s religions, but at the same time it is not constrained by any religious dogmas or forms.

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Spirituality

Question 3

It is a tradition that can be a source of social support that may provide a sense of belonging, security, and community.

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Spiritual Fellowship

Question 4

These have been proven to increase well-being and bolster life expectancy.

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Strong relationships

Question 5

It is a method of to develop concentration, deepen understanding and insight, and cultivate awareness and compassion.

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Contemplative practice

Question 6

It is a mental exercise for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness. It can induce feelings of calm and clear-headedness, as well as improved concentration and attention.

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Meditation

Question 7

It is a spiritual communion with God as in supplication, thanksgiving, adoration, or confession.

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Prayer

Question 8

It is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline that teaches the suppression of all mind and body activity so that the self may realize its distinction from the material world and attain liberation.

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Yoga

Question 9

In western culture, this contemplative practice is a system of postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation to promote physical and emotional well-being.

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Yoga

Question 10

A contemplative practice that can help you become more aware of your inner life and feel more connected to your experience and the world around you.

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Journaling

Question 11

Studies show that this method may help you fid the meaning in life’s challenges during difficult times and help you become more resilient in the face of obstacles.

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Writing

Question 12

It is defined as “the belief and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods,”

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Religion

Question 13

It is a particular system of faith and worship.

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Religion

Question 14

It includes all that cannot be explained by the laws of nature, including things characteristic of relating to ghosts, gods, or other types of spirits and non-material beings, or to things beyond nature.

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Supernatural or Above natural

Question 15

It came from a Latina word “anima” which means breath or soul.

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Animism

Question 16

This refers to every living and non living things having their own spirit of divinity.

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Animism

Question 17

Soul in different regions of the Philippines:

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Tagalog - Kaluluwa
Bagobo - Gimokud
Bukidnon - Makatu
Ilonngo - Dungan (alive)
Kalag (dead)
Ibanag - Ikararuwa

Question 18

Two parts of the soul:

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Physical parts
Spiritual parts

Question 19

It is an organized set of beliefs, practices, rituals, and symbols that increases an individual’s connection to a sacred or transcendent other.

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Religion

Question 20

It is the degree by which one is affiliated with an organized religion in terms of the person’s participation in the prescribed rituals and practices, connection with its beliefs, and involvement with its community of believers.

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Religiousness

Question 21

It involves experiencing something beyond oneself in a transcendent manner and living in a way that benefits others and society.

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Spirituality

Question 22

It signifies a person, object, principle, or a concept that transcends the self.

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Sacred

Question 23

It is the persistent sense of self that addresses ultimate questions about the nature, purpose, and meaning of life, resulting in behaviors that are consonant with the individual’s core values.

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Spiritual Identity

Question 24

It is the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.

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Magic

Question 25

The one who performs the magic like casting spells and summoning spirits.

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Magician

Question 26

Came from the Greek word “pharmakos” and carries the idea of medicine, magic potions, drugs, and poison.

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Sorcerer

Question 27

The one who is thought to be acquainted with the secrets of the nonmaterial or unseen world.

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Wizard

Question 28

The one who seeks unto the dead.

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Necromancer

Question 29

A Filipino term for a sorcerer, it is used to described the malignant sorcery of familiar spirits.

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Barang

Question 30

A person who practices this specific type of sorcery.

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Mangbabarang

Question 31

It is one of the most well-known aspects of Philippine folklore.

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Kulam

Question 32

These are generalized system of ideas and values that shape how members of a religious group come to understand the world around them.

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Religious beliefs

Question 33

These are the repeated physical gestures or activities, such as prayers, used to reinforce religious teachings, elicit spiritual feelings, and connect worshippers with a higher power.

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Rituals

Question 34

Multiple gods

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Polytheism

Question 35

Single god

Answer 35

Monotheism

Question 36

No deities

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Antheism

Question 37

Nonhuman beings as the higher being

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Animism

Question 38

It encompasses the religion, philosophy, and culture of the Jewish people, characterized by belief in one transcendent god who has revealed himself to be Abraham, Moses and the Hebrew prophets.

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Judaism

Question 39

The sacred text of Judaism.

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Torah

Question 40

It is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

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Christianity

Question 41

It is the religious faith of Muslims who worship Allah as the sole deity and believes Muhammad is His prophet.

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Islam

Question 42

The holy scriptures of Islam.

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Koran