FILIPINO CATHOLICISM: A CASE STUDY IN RELIGIOUS CHANGE
Genesis Maylar David
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This study explores various aspects of Filipino folk religion, with a special focus on Roman Catholicism. Using both fieldwork and existing literature, the author examines the significant cultural contexts and social values that shape religious practices in the Philippines. By analyzing the interrelationships between emotional and ceremonial components of these practices, the research seeks to highlight the complexities of contemporary Filipino religious identity.
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