Samuel Wesley was greatly influenced by SPCK and adopted the small religious society movement which SPCK pursued into Epworth‚ where he was ministering with moralism and pietism that SPCK led at that time. His intent of his religious society shows what he sought through the society‚ “First to pray to God; secondly‚ to read the Holy Scriptures and discourse upon religious matters for their mutual edification; and thirdly‚ to deliberate
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Demographics The national population of the Philippines is approximately ninety million people. The national language of the Philippines is Filipino‚ which is also called Tagalog. English is also spoken and understood throughout the country. English is the language for commercial and legal transactions. The Philippines is the third largest English-speaking country in the world. The major religion of the Philippines is Roman Catholicism. The Philippines is divided into three different geographical
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Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:14-21 “God created man in His own image…” Genesis 1:27 And God created man. A creation created not to live in congruence of Him‚ but created to live in the likeness of Him. God created man. A creation designed not for an attribution of a complete equality with Him. Indeed‚ the great God created man! As a Master who needs not another master‚ but a disciple; as a King who needs not another king‚ but a servant; as a Bridegroom who needs not another bridegroom‚ but a
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The Spiritual Baptist religion is a religion that is a combination of elements of the African and Christian religions in which most of the customs and practiced doctrine are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Spiritual Baptists believe their religion was derived from John the Baptist. This religion is a system of beliefs and practices e.g. baptism‚ pilgrimages‚ thanksgiving and mourning. Some of the items used within this religion include the shepherd rod‚ cross‚ tariya‚ lothar‚ water
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Minangkabau (Fundamental of culture‚ religion‚ belief and tradition) The Minangkabau ethnic group‚ also known as Minang (Urang minang in Minangkabau language)‚ is indigenous to the highlands of West Sumatra‚ in Indonesia. Their culture is matrilineal‚ with property and land passing down from mother to daughter‚ while religious and political affairs are the responsibility of men (although some women also play important roles in these areas). Today 4 million Minangs live in West Sumatra‚ while about
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Philippines BUSN 105 10/14/2012 Amy Westbrook The Philippines is a cultural anomaly. Situated in the heart of South East Asia‚ the Philippines are quite unique among the nations situated around it. Being heavily influenced by Spain‚ Mexico‚ The United States and the Catholic Church add to its uniqueness. Inhabited by around 92 million people the culture of the Philippines is quite diverse. The majority are of ethnic Malay stock. However‚ unlike neighboring countries such as Malaysia
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Spiritual Baptists Movement The ‘Spiritual Baptist Movement’ still common in the West Indies in places such as: St Vincent & The Grenadines‚ Barbados‚ Guyana and primarily Trinidad. Its origin though not Caribbean based was very influential towards the religion itself. Its development and its practices were also important in its recognition. The effect of the religion was also attached to social and political backgrounds. The Spiritual Baptists or Shouter Baptists originate from the combined
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Religion in the Philippines Main Religions in the Philippines Roman Catholic 80.9%‚ Muslim 5%‚ Evangelical 2.8%‚ Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%‚ Aglipayan 2%‚ other Christian 4.5%‚ other 1.8%‚ unspecified 0.6%‚ none 0.1% (2000 census) The Philippines is a predominantly Christian nation on account of 300 years of Spanish rule. It is estimated that 81% of the population is Roman Catholic. In the south on the large island of Mindanao‚ many are adherents of Islam. Filipino Muslims make up about five
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Flag of Philippines There are three fields on the Philippine flag. The white equilateral triangle is on the hoist side‚ a band of blue at the top‚ and a band of red at the bottom. An eight rayed yellow sun at the center of the triangle. A small five pointed star is located at each corner of the triangle. General Emilio Aguinaldo‚ who the first President of the Philippines and a leader in the revolution against Spanish rule for Philippine‚ designed the Philippine flag. He did this while in exile
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The Spiritual Practice of Lent The course Spiritual Exercises in Religious Traditions discussed the disciplines of a variety of religions based upon various traditions. These disciplines are practiced in forms of prayer‚ meditation‚ and asceticism to achieve a sense of self control. Religions that were analyzed in this course included Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Islam‚ Judaism and Christianity. The motive of this course was to teach students how these religions maintain their discipline through spiritual
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