Module 4 A World of Ideas
Module 4 A World of Ideas
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MODULE 4
Table of Contents
A World of 1
Language Characterized
ELECTRONIC as the used of
allowed humans ORAL
to communicate MEDIA technology.
COMMUNICATION
and share
information Communicate
to a larger Relies of digital
INVENTION OF space and for codes, it can be
SCRIPTS much longer created, DIGITAL
duration modified, and MEDIA
Allows the stored in any
continuous digital electronic
production, PRINTING
device.
reproduction, and PRESS
circulation of print
materials
Media is a
ME carrier of
culture, a tool • However, the real media is
DIA for the
interaction of
the PEOPLE.
• Marketing people seek the
people with
different
world for their cultural
cultures. products, and managers
facilitate interactions of
culture for profit.
• Others bring cultural
exchanges of beauty and
power.
• These interactions result in
the integration of cultures.
Cultural Differentialism
2014.
• One good example is the use
of social media as a tool for
evangelization.
Model of Four Distinct
Transforms a universal
Glocalization
2 religion to suit the
specifics of a particular
1 Refers to the blending of
universal religions with local
ethnic group. An example
is the practice of Islam by
various ethnic groups in
languages. For instance, Arabic the Zamboanga peninsula.
is used, as Islam's sacred
language even outside the Arab
INDIGENIZATION
world, while Greek and Latin
remains to be the primary
VERNACULARIZ
languages of Christianity.
ATION
• Constructs a link between
the nation and church. • It has complemented
Religious institutions
3
religious nationalization
relate to national identities
by focusing groups on
and the realities of that
identifying specific
nation. Being part of the
nation means belonging to
religious traditions of
real or imagined national
4
its national church.
homelands.
• The PHILIPPINE
• IGLESIA NI CRISTO
INDEPENDENT
is one good example of
CHURCH, an
this.
independent Christian
denomination, is an TRANSNATIONAL
NATIONALIZATI
example of a national
church in the IZATION
ONPhilippines.
The main point here is not the global
The Globalization of conflicts, but the role of religion in
Religion these conflicts.
• Extremists believe that radical
measures are necessary in
achieving the will of God. If they
act moderately, this means they
Global Peace abandon the Supreme Being’s will.
Conflict • Fundamentalists believe that men
ought to return to the very
• Jihadist Attack • Promote passages of the sacred books to
• Jewish Extremists forgiveness legitimize their actions.
• New Christian and • Nationalists tie their traditions
Right discourage with their nation or homeland.
revenge. • Any threat is a threat to their
These conflicts are
about identity, identity, power, privilege, and
economics, privilege, rights.
and power
Five Stages of Global
Religious Rebellion PEACE
a) Revolt against secularism
• It plays a vital role in man's
b) Internationalization of
religious rebellion search for world peace.
c) Invention of global enemies • Moral principles and values
d) Global war
e) Religious dimensions of post- are necessary tools to resolve
Arab spring conflicts.
• Religion touches the inner self
of humans and encourages
them to improve themselves
and society.
CONCLUSION
Conflicts are caused by
different interpretations of
the religious sacred texts
In many ways, religion applied in the secular world
is affected by in the guise of economic and
globalization. political clashes or vice
versa.