Abstract / Excerpt:

This study focused on how Christians and Muslims view each other in relation to land, behavior, educational facilities, health and social services, public works and infrastructures, local government management, and trade and investment. The Level of Knowledge Test Questionnaire was given prior the actual questionnaires. This study employed survey questionnaires using the Likert's scale. The study found out that both Muslims and Christians disregard the idea that they that they hate each other but this does not imply that there are no problems regarding the relationship of the two groups in Mindanao. Both groups also agree that they have equal access to health and social services. This study also found that Christians and Muslims have different understanding regarding land ownership in Mindanao, their access to education, with regards to public works and infrastructures, and the issue of local government management. Furthermore, they have different views regarding on their access to commercial opportunities. However, they both meet at an agreement that businessmen tend to engage business activities in Christian areas rather than in Muslim areas. In addition, the respondents gave their suggestions/recommendations to improve Christian-Muslim relationship and to end the conflict in Mindanao such as federalism; equal treatment; unity, respect and understanding; provide social and economic needs; continuation of the peace process and negotiations; all-out-war; eliminating corruption; and the recognition of the right to self-determination.

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Source Institution	Ateneo de Davao University
Unit	Social Science and Education
Authors	Macuto, Jonas Victor S., Morales, Rhisan Mae E., Octavio, Jose Anthony Laurent P.
Page Count	75
Place of Publication	Davao City
Original Publication Date	March 1, 2009
Tags	Feasibility Studies, mindanao, peace, rs - international studies

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