Globalization of
Religion
KARLA MAE N. SIRIOS
Instructor, GE 3
Religion
● System of socially shared
symbols, beliefs and rituals,
that is directed toward a
sacred supernatural realm
and addresses the ultimate
meaning of existence.
● There are many different
religions, each with a
different set of beliefs.
Religious symbols
Religious beliefs
Religious rituals
Globalism vs. Religion
Globalism Religion
Places value on material wealth Concerned with the sacred/ less
concerned with wealth and all that
comes along with it.
Abides by human-made laws. Follows divine commandments.
Yardstick of success: how much of human assumes that there is possibility of
action can lead to the highest material communication between humans and the
satisfaction and subsequent wisdom that transcendent/supernatural realm
the new status produces.
Main duty is to seal trade deals, raise Main duty is to live a virtuous, sinless life
profits of private enterprises. such that he is assured of a place in the
other world.
Effect of Religion to Global Governance
• Religions are the foundations of modern republics.
o Government – religious basis
o Good for all
o Passing a law – public good (ideally)
o Voting – benefits all – listen to the majority
• Migration of faith across the globe as being a major
feature of the world throughout the 20th century
• Jose Casanova: Historically, religion has always
been at the center of all great political conflicts
and movements of social reform.
• Religion is not the aggressive force that steps or
slows down globalization; It is a proactive force that
gives communities a new and powerful basis of
identity.
Effect of Globalization to Religion
▪ Through globalization, religion continues to grow from places to places
▪ Globalization involves the networking and expansion of one’s local products,
beliefs and practices, often through technology.
▪ Religion has entered the information age and has globalized at accelerating
rates through technological advancement.
▪ Tools of uniting people all over the world on religious basis.
1. Internet sites.
2. Social networks.
3. Cell phone apps.
● Our daily bread – straight from the heart –
● Zoom/meet -
4. Charity fund
5. Movies.
6. Religious schools
7. Books. – theology
▪ It is now possible for any religion to spread beyond national borders, allowing
even small religious movements to engage in overseas activities and leading
to new unseen religious developments
▪ Globalization has freed communities from the constraints of the nation-state.
▪ Religion transnationalism= “religion going global”.
Religion, Global Conflict & Peace
Religious ideas, values, symbols and rites relate to deep issues of
existence, it should not be surprising when religion enters the picture in
times of crisis.
In the view of international conflict, religion has been regarded as new
source of clash between and among people with different and similar
beliefs.
9-11 ATTACK
What is the role of religion in this
global crisis?
• On the other hand, some political leaders-
along with many scholars of comparative
religion-have assured us that religion has had
nothing to do with these vicious acts, and
that religion’s innocent images have been
usedd in perverse ways by evil and essentially
religious political actors.
• On the other hand, there are the radio talk
hosts and even a few social scientists whoa
ffirm that religion, especially Islam, has
everything to do with it- and not just ordinary
religion, but a perverse stain of
fundamentalism that has infected normal
religion and caused it to go bad.
Global Conflict and Peace
The era of globalization brought with it 3 enormous problems,
01 namely:
1.
2.
Identity
Accountability
3. Security
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Religion provides answer to these problems:
1. It provides a sense of identity
2. Traditional religious leadership provides a sense of
accountability
3. Religion offers a sense of security.
Global Conflict and Peace
Religious affiliation and conviction often motivates religious communities
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to advocate particular peace-related government policies. Religious
communities also directly oppose repression and promote peace and
reconciliation.
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Religious leaders and institutions can mediate in conflict situations,
serve as a communication link between opposing sides, and
provide training in peacemaking methodologies.