Last Reading Flashcards
what is the last reading in Filipino psychology about?
locating religion and Christianity in a people’s pakikibaka (struggle) for identity and self-determination
what is the name for the event where the KKK tore their cedula to pieces?
cry of Pugadlawin
what type of state of mind did the katipunan revolution signal in the Filipino mind
pagkamulat (enlightenment = decolonisation)
what were the only public voices of dissent in the past?
the CPP (communist party of the Philippines)
Hukbong Magpalaya ng Bayan
Lapiang Malaya
What are the key events that shaped the Pakikibaka tradition in the Philippines?
- Early Resistance Against Spanish Colonial Rule
- Katipunan
- American Colonial Period
- Unang Sigwa (protests against Marcos)
- People Power Revolutions
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what is paghihimagsik
it is a profoundly subjective idiom of pakikibaka
literally and primarily means ‘internal revolt’
brings the loob into pakikibaka
what is the difference between paghihimagsik and pakikibaka
paghihimagsik is an internal revolt and only found in oneself, it is also a reactive and spontaneous form of rebellion while pakikibaka fosters a collective consciousness with others in fighting for justice and freedom.
what does the document say about Protestantism?
the document portrays Protestantism as a significant player in the political and social landscape of the Philippines, emphasizing its historical roots in the struggle for national identity, its evolving role in advocating for social justice, and its theological contributions to the discourse on resistance and liberation.
what is the interaction of Christianity and pakikibaka, in the document?
the document illustrates a dynamic interaction between pakikibaka and Christianity, where religious beliefs and practices not only inform the struggles for justice and liberation but also serve as a foundation for collective action and solidarity among Filipinos in their quest for identity and self-determination.
what were the two waves of Christian participation?
The first was the Catholic social apostolate and Protestant “JPIC (justice, peace and integrity
of creation)” ministries that were introduced in the late sixties through the martial law years
The second wave was the Catholic hierarchy’s participation and the politicization of several urban Evangelical communities following the assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino in August 1983.
what are the differences between the two waves of Christian participation?
the first set of “national liberation” and the radical re-ordering of society as its agenda while the second, confronted with an
authoritarian dispensation was more focused on the fight for the restoration of civil liberties and democratic order
