Christian
Philippine Catholic Church (mainstream)
Philippine Catholic Church. Largest Catholic community in Asia. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Philippine Catholic Church; mainstream voluntary Catholic tradition.
Profile facts
Founded
16th c.
Members
Estimated 80+ million globally
Active in
Asia, Global
In context
Philippines is the largest Catholic country in Asia (~80% of population). Substantial popular devotion (Black Nazarene processions, Simbang Gabi). Mainstream voluntary low-control tradition.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1521Christianisation begins under Spanish colonisation
Sources
- Various academic studies search ↗
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.