SIMALA CHURCH / SHRINE , CEBU | MASS SCHEDULE

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• The majority of Roman Catholics are already baptized, but because there are different religions bearing their own views and beliefs that influence some of them have converted to Christianity, other religion or sectors. Though there are many other religions or sectors with Roman Catholics everyone shows that the majority are aware of each of their views or beliefs due to this we shouldn't be able to force the employees or anyone to choose to get baptized as Roman Catholics; in my opinion, because every business has its own set of standards for practices and beliefs, all of us must be aware of our actions towards others around us and we should respect everyone around us, yet we must bear in mind that respect should come from ourselves first for we cannot demand respect unto others if is freely given by those people around us and that always base in how we respect ourselves.

• In my opinion, it shouldn't be forced because institution should openly recognize the need to protect each employee's right to their own personal conscience and religious freedom. Even if the employees have different religions, the institution should accept and respect their employees. One must embrace religious tolerance, understanding, acceptance, and a willingness to see past differences in order to gain a greater and deeper understanding of many cultures.
  - Claire M. Miravelis BSIT3F2

• No, Our mind and capability doesn't rely on what our religion is, so it is not necessary for the employees to be baptized as a catholic, and as a chatolic myself I dont see any problems with other's religion or beliefs in life. We respect diversity by accepting the differences of others. We learned this in our religion that we should respect and love others despite the differences.

  Angelo T Elare BSIT 3F2

• No, Catholic institutions must be open to all like what Jesus did when he died on the cross for our salvations. If they want to be baptized as Catholic, let them convert to Catholic by their own will. They have free to choose what religion they want. Because no one can't force faith. Just like in diversity human has own differences, so we need to respect every religion and their faith.

  Bedrio, Monalisa D. BSIT 3F2

• No, because we should respect their religions as each and everyone of us have different beliefs. Nobody is at liberty to force their beliefs upon someone else. The only thing anyone can do is talk about their experiences through their own set of beliefs, and respect those of others, even (and especially) when different. As long as they can do their job properly and can work passionately and they are dedicated to their work, then forcing them to change their religion would not be necessary.

• > No, Catholic institutions shouldn't force others to be baptized as Catholics because we all have the right to choose where we should belong. It's 2020 already, and I think it's rare to encounter such things as racism about religion. It doesn't matter what your religion is, but what matters the most is us realizing our differences, respecting each and everyone's religious belief, and appreciating the belongings of each one of us in a religious institution.

  Your religion doesn't define your capability as an individual in the workplace. It doesn't matter if you are wearing a hijab when you go to work. It also doesn't matter if you don't eat dinugu-an as your meal during lunchtime, because at the end of the day, our differences could help us to build a strong relationship in the workplace.

• In my opinion they should not be able to force the employees on their decision to be baptized as catholic because as an institution they have their own way of on how they implement their different beliefs and practice that they need to follow just like Muslim people they worship Allah. However, most of Catholic people are already baptized . It is because of religions diversity, there are different religions and they have their own beliefs, there's some that have become a christians it means we understand each of us beliefs and practice that we should be aware to accept and respect their decision so we have a freedom to do the things what would make to be happy for us so, that it will bring peace, unity and harmony in one organization also in our country.

  Ann Dela Puerta BSIT 3F2

• Catholic institutions shouldn't force their employees to be baptized as Catholic. Because everyone of us has different religion or culture. We cannot force people to change their culture. And we should respect that. Institutions should accept whatever religion or culture you are in. We should appreciate and accept the uniqueness of everybody. Because it can make a great impact in the Institution. Firstly, it can increase creativity because of the different strengths and potential. Also, diverse institution is can boost productivity because of the different perspective and experiences of people inside the institutions. Lastly, it cannot just help us in our work only, but also, in ourselves. It can help us widen our knowledge and understanding to the people surround us.

  Alyanna Mae S. Silverio
  BSIT 3F2

• In my point of view, what ever religion, whatever differences we have, we still need to respect everyone's culture and beliefs. You cannot force someone to convert or to change their religion just to fit-in in your institution. To connect my answer about our lesson in Diversity, if one institution practice religious diversity, it could create the best workplace. A safe place to all the people who have different culture and beliefs. In addition, if you want an institution to be effective try to know them, their culture, their beliefs, and try to connect with them. On that way, you will discover and understand their differences.

• We discuss respecting others' cultures, beliefs, religions, and social standards during our diversity lesson because everyone is unique. Diversity means accepting each other for who we are. In my perspective, a Catholic organization cannot baptize its staff members or require them to perform tasks that are in opposition to its values. Nobody can ever take away someone else's right to chose their religion or the people they believe in. Because diversity is all about respecting one another's faith, culture, and norms, we should do the same. Catholic organizations ought to respect individual diversity in order to improve interpersonal relations. If you push, damage, or otherwise violate someone's human rights, you are being racist, disrespectful, and infringing.

  ALCANTARA MARIEN L. BSIT 3F2