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Getting to Know the Perfect Ideology

IDEOLOGY is a generic term which means: the body of ideas characteristics of a peculiar individual, group or cultures. It is an overall view of or attitude towards life whereby there is

aspirations, theories and aims that constitute a political, social and economic program or strategic course of action. Since ideology is basically just a body of ideas, it has to bedeveloped, documented and extensively taught as doctrine for it to become a principle widelyaccepted as valid and authoritative.

Ideology is the basic foundation of doctrine that sets direction and defines the behavior,emotion, belief, attitude and opinion of man. In effect, the vision and aspiration of a nation or an organization is a reflection also of the collective ideological orientation of its people andvice versa.

An effective ideological indoctrination could positively develop people into practicing a

supposedly ideal way of life (economically, socially and politically). But is there such thing as perfect ideology which can best serve not only the so-called national interest of each nation butuniversally and more importantly, the highest interest of mankind as well?

Generally speaking, different nations ideologies are influenced mainly by the principle of materialism and by the inherent worldliness of man. Money and power that denote socio-economic and political magnifications are main concerns of governance and in the same vein,of man. Hence, economics, society and politics are main considerations in ideologysconceptualization and its natural devolution.

Capitalism as an Ideology

The U.S. model of democratic political system espouses an economic ideology calledcapitalism. It is characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods (i.e. factories,machineries, tools and commodities used in the production of goods) and by prices, productionand distribution of goods that are determined mainly by competition in free market. Thegovernment does not directly intervene with legitimate business activities, but mainlyencourages and supports private entrepreneurship and help ensures growth and development of enterprise.

Many countries in the world adopt capitalism as the basic form of economic system.Unfortunately for our country Philippines and other nations similarly situated in the economic

environment of free enterprise, the supposed fruits of capitalism have not really been translatedinto tangible economic, political and social progress. So far, for almost two centuries under thatsystem (in the case of the Philippines), only the rich oligarchs and capitalists have becomericher while the poor masses have become poorer. That has been one of main reasons for somesectors of society to look at a different ideological direction including this humblerepresentation.

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The Perfect Ideology

Perfect ideology was an elusive dream I thought but life must go on no matter what. So manyyears had passed and as I lived my life according to the world, I found myself captive in thequagmire of my own ambition and self gratification. Admittedly, I had my share of humanfrailties and as I later achieved a certain degree of power that brought my feet off from theground, a forceful collision with a greater power brought my feet back to the ground. Theimpact and magnitude of humiliating personal defeat which was proportionate to political,social, economic and military collapse effectively reduced me to nothingness.

Objectively, the root cause of it all can simplistically be attributed neither on the surface of myfault nor on the abuse of authority by the other party. I came to realize that such a tragedy wasa symptom of social malaise traceable from the deeply seethed ideological misconception by

both of us in particular and by our sick society in general.

Down and dejected, I underwent a series of profound soul searching in futile attempt to figureout my option. I must find solace and hopefully renewed vigor from within and from withoutthe confines of my spiritual shelter. I needed to find a righteous spirit to guide me to the rightspiritual direction. My search however proved futile as I came to realize only the fallibility of spirits outside my equally fallible religious faith!

I was about to lose hope until I came across Bro. Eli Soriano who, during a televised religious program: Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path), assured his audience with certainty as he wasraising the Bible that there is hope for humankind. He briefly stated afterwards: Angkailangan lang, ang sasabihin mo, ang gagawin mo, ang gagastusin mo, kailangan nakasulat! (Whatever you say, whatever you do, whatever you spendmust be Biblically

based). That phrase attracted my attention and I became so interested to the point that I foundmyself regularly watching his program.

That chance encounter with Bro. Eli marked the beginning of my true spiritual awakening. Mycontinuous exposure to his method of undefiled preaching convinced me even more that his isthe right spirit that gives the right spiritual direction. He guided me to read and understand theScripture and when I did, the perfect ideology that I had been hoping for completely unfolded

before my very consciousness. He led me to the old path of righteousness, the Church of Godwhich is the embodiment of perfect spiritual ideology emanating from God Himself!

In the Church of God, I discovered a divine ideology that teaches faith instead of doubt, hopeinstead of frustration and above all, love instead of hatred and animosity. It is the ideology thatwill give spiritual salvation which should be the ultimate goal, the highest interest of man. HowI wish everybody adopts this perfect ideology but sad to say it would not be the case. Perfectideology is only for the believers and would be believers.