Discipline: Education
The concepts of morality and religiosity have been associated with each other in a manner that these two co-exist and they are of equal importance for a human person’s eventual ideal character. Accordingly, moral philosophy teaches that a person’s moral foundation can be linked to his spiritual foundation and vice versa as one of religions’ thrusts is construct the moral fibers necessary for man’s ethical existence. A human person’s spirituality and morality are substantial parts of his nature that he has to learn, nourish and value them so that he may develop into an ideal human person that he is supposed to be. He does not only have to indoctrinate and inculcate one of which and despise the other. This paper generally talks about the notions of Morality and Religiosity. Further, it also discusses on the interrelation of the two as the human person applies the same to actual convictions in life. Finally, a category is presented on what a person should ideally be as the two concepts are intertwined. This paper utilized the expository-descriptive type of research. Books, articles and other similar write-ups from the library, internet and other sources coupled with observations in the experiential world were the primary references. Such method was facilitative in the full realization of this research paper.
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Hannah Cartalla
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The article “Morality and Religiosity: A Filipino Experience” explores how morality and religiosity are related in the Filipino context, showing that the two concepts coexist and significantly influence a person’s character and actions. According to the abstract, the author argues that a human person’s moral foundation and spiritual foundation are deeply connected, and that one should nurture both rather than favor one over the other. The paper claims that morality and religiosity together contribute to what an individual ideally should be in life, and it emphasizes the importance of both concepts in forming ethical and moral convictions. ([rmrj.usjr.edu.ph][1]) Agaton uses an expository-descriptive research design, relying on books, articles, and observations from real life to discuss the core concepts and how they relate to human conduct. The article is published in the Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal, which is a scholarly journal indexed in academic databases. ([rmrj.usjr.edu.ph][1]) The piece begins by noting that morality and religiosity have often been linked in Western philosophical traditions, dating back to Greek, Christian, and Judaic thought. It then situates this relationship within the Philippine setting, noting constitutional protections for both religious freedom and moral life. For example, the 1987 Philippine Constitution ensures that citizens can choose their religion freely and that no law shall establish a religion or prohibit free religious practice. This legal background helps explain why morality and religiosity remain central to Filipino social identity. ([rmrj.usjr.edu.ph][2]) A key idea in the article is that religion often provides moral guidance. Believers learn what is considered good or evil, what actions should be upheld, and how they should conduct themselves in the community. In the Philippines, which is one of the most religious countries in Asia, this relationship is especially strong. The paper points out the variety of religious beliefs among Filipinos, including Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and even atheism, showing how different belief systems still contribute to moral understanding. ([rmrj.usjr.edu.ph][2]) While the article does not present original experimental data, its strength lies in synthesizing existing literature and observations to highlight the ongoing interrelation between religion and human morality. It suggests that these concepts help individuals form values that guide ethical decisions and social behavior. The author ultimately recommends that both morality and religiosity should be understood clearly because they affect social groups and individual conduct in Filipino society. ([Directory of Open Access Journals][3]) According to Philippine E-Journals (PEJ), the Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal — where this article is published — is part of a larger database of academic publications in the Philippines. PEJ allows users to lookup abstracts and full articles from institutional research journals across disciplines, showing that this article is accessible within a broader academic network of Filipino research. ([Philippine EJournals][4])