Hermano Pule
Apolinario de la Cruz (Hermano Pule):
Religious Fanatic or Advocate of Religious Freedom?
Table of Contents I. Introduction .................................................................................................. p. 3-4 II. Significance of the Study ............................................................................. p. 5 III. Body ............................................................................................................. p. 6-8 IV. Conclusion .................................................................................................... p. 9 V. Sources........................................................................................................... p. 10
I. Introduction The Philippines was colonized by the Spaniards for almost 333 years with one of their goals which was to spread Catholicism and their religion here in the Philippines (Agoncillo, 1990). They used religion as a means to easily influence the Filipino people because of their successful conquests was aided not by mere swords but with the cross. Thus, they started converting the natives into the Christian faith. But, this wasn’t their sole purpose why they went here in the Philippines. It was to establish themselves here and it was a way for them to reach out to them in order to be easily accepted by the Filipino people.
As Filipinos, we were greatly influenced by the Spaniards. They have brought religion here in our country which made us greatly attached with it. Religion has strongly influenced Filipino people on how they act and think and how they manage to live their everyday lives. This is because religion holds a central place in the life of the majority of Filipinos. It has played an important part in providing continuity in life among the Filipinos because our faith continues to guide us in making the right decisions and choices in life. It has also led to the cohesion and unity of a community of people because of the
Religious Fanatic or Advocate of Religious Freedom?
Table of Contents I. Introduction .................................................................................................. p. 3-4 II. Significance of the Study ............................................................................. p. 5 III. Body ............................................................................................................. p. 6-8 IV. Conclusion .................................................................................................... p. 9 V. Sources........................................................................................................... p. 10
I. Introduction The Philippines was colonized by the Spaniards for almost 333 years with one of their goals which was to spread Catholicism and their religion here in the Philippines (Agoncillo, 1990). They used religion as a means to easily influence the Filipino people because of their successful conquests was aided not by mere swords but with the cross. Thus, they started converting the natives into the Christian faith. But, this wasn’t their sole purpose why they went here in the Philippines. It was to establish themselves here and it was a way for them to reach out to them in order to be easily accepted by the Filipino people.
As Filipinos, we were greatly influenced by the Spaniards. They have brought religion here in our country which made us greatly attached with it. Religion has strongly influenced Filipino people on how they act and think and how they manage to live their everyday lives. This is because religion holds a central place in the life of the majority of Filipinos. It has played an important part in providing continuity in life among the Filipinos because our faith continues to guide us in making the right decisions and choices in life. It has also led to the cohesion and unity of a community of people because of the