Rise of Religious Nationalism in Philippines

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The creation of Cofradia de San Jose — This early nationalist movement laid the groundwork for future religious-political conflicts in the Philippines.
Suppression by Spanish authorities — It highlighted the tension between indigenous beliefs and colonial control, foreshadowing ongoing struggles. Fique de olho:
The enduring legacy of Hermano Pule's suppression could influence contemporary debates on religious freedom and state power.

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From The Making of the Modern Philippines: Pieces of a Jigsaw State, by Philip Bowring (Bloomsbury Academic, 2022), Kindle pp. 29-31:The nineteenth century saw a sustained clash between the religious needs of the Filipinos and the colonialist views of the Spanish Church, the friars in particular.

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