UCSP, 09 Handout 1

Question 1

It is the world’s biggest religion with about 2.2 billion followers. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived in the Holy Land 2,000 years ago.

Answer 1

Christianity

Question 2

This can be traced from the 1987 Constitution

Answer 2

Separation of Church & State in the Philippines

Question 3

The separation of church and state shall be inviolable.

Answer 3

Art II. Sec. 6

Question 4

It began in northeastern India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. The religion is 2,500 years old and is followed by 350 million Buddhists worldwide. It is the main religion in many Asian countries. It is a religion about suffering and the need to get rid of it.

Answer 4

Buddhism

Question 5

It is formed by a sect, meaning it is not limitless and it is closed. It is also known as “organized
religion,” which belief systems and rituals are systematically arranged and formally established. It is typically characterized by an official doctrine (or dogma), a hierarchical or bureaucratic leadership structure and a codification of rules and practices.

Answer 5

Institutionalized Religion

Question 6

Religious denominations and sects shall not be registered as a political party, organization, or coalition by the COMELEC

Answer 6

Art. IX (C) Sec. 2 (5)

Question 7

No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof.

Answer 7

Art. III. Sec. 5

Question 8

often referred to as Sanātana Dharma, a Sanskrit phrase meaning “the eternal law.” It is
the world’s third most popular religion, with around 750 million followers

Answer 8

Hinduism

Question 9

It is the second most popular religion in the world with over a thousand million followers. It is more often thought of as a complete way of life rather than a religion. It began in Arabia and was revealed to humanity by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Answer 9

Islam

Question 10

One half (½) of the seats allocated to the party-list representatives shall be filled,
as provided by law, by selection or election from labor, peasant, urban poor, indigenous cultural
communities, women, youth, and such other sectors as may be provided by law, except the religious sector.

Answer 10

Art. VI. Sec. 5 (2