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    The document is a student's response to a summative test question about whether Jose Rizal retracted his philosophies about revolution and the church. The student examines evidence from historians that Rizal signed a retraction document before his execution, but notes there is doubt about its authenticity. The student concludes that based on eyewitness accounts, it seems Rizal did retract his ideas, though it's possible the retraction was forced. Regardless, the student believes the most important thing is learning from individuals' actions and developing understanding to better society. On the second question about choosing between love and freedom, the student argues love and freedom complement each other, but if forced to choose, love is most important as it

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    The document is a student's response to a summative test question about whether Jose Rizal retracted his philosophies about revolution and the church. The student examines evidence from historians that Rizal signed a retraction document before his execution, but notes there is doubt about its authenticity. The student concludes that based on eyewitness accounts, it seems Rizal did retract his ideas, though it's possible the retraction was forced. Regardless, the student believes the most important thing is learning from individuals' actions and developing understanding to better society. On the second question about choosing between love and freedom, the student argues love and freedom complement each other, but if forced to choose, love is most important as it

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    The document is a student's response to a summative test question about whether Jose Rizal retracted his philosophies about revolution and the church. The student examines evidence from historians that Rizal signed a retraction document before his execution, but notes there is doubt about its authenticity. The student concludes that based on eyewitness accounts, it seems Rizal did retract his ideas, though it's possible the retraction was forced. Regardless, the student believes the most important thing is learning from individuals' actions and developing understanding to better society. On the second question about choosing between love and freedom, the student argues love and freedom complement each other, but if forced to choose, love is most important as it

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    DAMIAN, Belle Kimberly C.

    BSEE – 1EA March , 2021 GECC 106

    “Module 2 – Lesson 2”

    SUMMATIVE TEST
    Constructive Response:
    QUESTION:
    1. In your opinion, do you think Rizal did retract his philosophies and ideas about the revolution
    and the church? If you were torn between love and freedom, which will you choose? Justify
    your answer.

    ANSWER:

    To answer whether Jose Rizal retracted his philosophies about the revolution and the church, we
    must first examine the evidence.

    A document which said “I retract with all my heart whatever in my words, writings, publications and
    conduct have been contrary to my character as son of Catholic Church.” Was reported by several
    historians claiming that it is an evidence that proves Jose Rizal retracted his anti-Catholic ideas.
    However, there are doubts of the authenticity. There was also no certificate of Rizal’s Catholic
    marriage to Josephine Bracken.

    Ricardo Pascual also concluded the retraction document said to have been discovered was not in
    Rizal’s handwriting. However, some of the prominent Philippines historians have stated that the
    retraction document was authentic and some to have been judged as such by foremost expert on the
    writing of Rizal.

    There were 11 eyewitnesses reffered to by historians when Rizal wrote his retraction, recited and
    signed a catholic prayer book. Others also saw him kiss the crucifix before being executed. These
    included a great grandnephew of Rizal, 7 newspapers, 12 historians and writers, head of the Spanish
    Supreme Court which was admired and respected by Rizal himself.

    It is therefore, in my opinion, that Rizal did retract his philosophies and ideas based on the above and
    from what I have read. Although I have come to this opinion, I also have doubt whether his retraction
    was genuine and sincere or it was forced before his death by executive.

    In summary, whether or not the retraction was genuine, it is my belief that any good deeds or actions
    that have given hope, courage and better future should be recognised. If there’s anything positive that
    we can learn from individual’s greatness or flaws the we must absorb it and continue to develop a
    better understanding of who we are, what we believe in and what we aspire to be in order to better
    ourselves to bring a brighter future.

    And if I were torn between love and freedom, what will I choose? Well, love and freedom
    compliments each other, but if you had to choose one then choose love. With the right kind of love
    freedom will follow. Love without freedom will devolves into resentment and freedom without love
    results in loneliness and isolation.

    The flow of love and freedom allows our hearts to open and experience deep intimacy without trying
    to control each other. Relationship or loves require the needs to give ourselves in order to make
    adjustments to each other. However, when we experience the benefits that deep connection or
    intimacy provides, these offerings to our partner feels more like gifts than sacrifices. One of the
    benefits it provides is the experience of being seen and known as we are. Despite of how negative we
    feel about ourselves, when we feel that we are accepted and loved, we begin to love ourselves
    unconditionally. This gives us a sense of freedom from the need for the approval of others. To have
    freedom to be ourselves we must learn and experience true love.

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