Religious Persecution; ''Iglesia ka ba?''
A man walks in the streets. Dressed in his Sunday's best attire. Bringing with him his faith. As he passes by the vendors in the market, the bystanders in the shops and the chatter in the streets, He finally reaches a mode of transportation but, He hears a whisper, a whisper that is heard by millions of others across the country; ''Iglesia ka ba?''
These words mean two things; Either the person is a fellow INC member or an outright INC Hater. And so the man nods and the driver responds with; ''Bawal ang Imga glesia ni Cristo dito''
Some members face persecutions across the country. Even in Social media. (Where the worst of it is) Sure, take a look at the like section and you would be amazed. But take a look at the comments section and it would look like that they want to murder you.
In my last post in Definetly Filipino, i pointed out that Iglesia ni Cristo members must stay united with the church administration. But now, after reviewing the comments section on Facebook, I have decided to hit back INC haters, Detractors and trolls.
Why are they against us?
2 Timothy 3:12 ESV
'' all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,''
It is written in the bible that the true church of Christ will always be presecuted. From the Church of Christ in the first century to the Iglesia ni Cristo that was written in the prophecy as the third flock. What are the common statements of the bashers?
''Iglesia Ni Manalo!'' is one of the most common shouts/chants of the haters.
''INComplete, Iglesia ng Corrupt, Iglesia ng Culto, Manalista and Manaloboy'' is also prevalent in Social media. I even saw one Unknown person [I have tracked his post back to a certain location in a certain Barangay in Metro Manila] posted INC or Incomplete and Felix Y Natalo in Wikipedia.Which is proven to be very offensive.
INC members argues with non members because, NON MEMBERS started it in the First place. Who invited Ka Felix to the debates? Was it not the Catholic Priests? Was it not the Protestant Pastors? ''
This is a testament to the persecution of Iglesia ni Cristo in our country. But,. did these persecution hinder the phenomenon of the Church?
No, and it will not.
This July, several incompetent ministers of the Iglesia ni Cristo claimed that the Church Council is rampant in corruption. Is that true? Isaias Samson Jr. said on the June 2013 edition of PASUGO;
''Freedom should not never be an excuse for running away from responsibilities, especially from one's sacred duty to GOD. ...It should not be used as an excuse for ignoring or worse, For promulgating man made laws and rules in serving God.''
- June 2013 Pasugo.
It is an IRONY that Isaias Samson Jr. HIMSELF abandoned his DUTY to GOD. He followed a particular person's order to violate the rules of GOD! That particular person said; Fight the Administration! Which is a man made rule in serving god!
With the recent excommunications, Non INC members celebrated the current events. Ka Eduardo said on the recent worship service in the Iglesia ni Cristo Central Temple [Paraphrased]:
''Labag ba sa kalooban ng Diyos ang hindi paghahandog sa Pasalamat? Opo. Pero, bakit hindi natin tiniwialag ang mga taong ito?, Dahil, hindi naman dapat itiwalag sila eh. Akala siguro nila sa atin, tiwalag lang ng tiwalag tayo. Pero, may dahilan po tayo at meron po tayong basehan kung tayo ay magtitiwalag ng isang kaanib sa iglesia.....
......Doktrina ba ng Tao ang nagsasabi na wag lumaban sa pamamahala? Hindi po. Ito ay Dokrtrina NG DIYOS na nakasulat sa Banal na Kasulatan.!''
Now, let us move on unto Media. I have one sentence to the companies; BIASED AND MANIPULATIVE TOOLS USED BY THE DEVIL TO INSTILL DOUBTFULNESS INTO THE GREAT POWER OF GOD OVER THE TRUE CHURCH OF CHRIST!
Rappler is first on my list. Not only do they target Ka Glicerio Santos Jr. Who is a highly respected minister and even Ka Erdy respects him greatly. but also his entire Family! They are home to Anti-Iglesia articles and shuns those Articles who is in support for the INC. I've began to notice this a year ago when the ''INC; mentality of exclusivity'' was posted by an alleged Iglesia member. These sites, just like Rappler, loves to use the words; ''Alleged''. ''Claiming to be'' to simply add in or butt in ANTI INC posts or words spoken by ''Alleged'' members.
Second is ABS CBN or more notably, TV PATROL. Do they know the psychological damages they are doing to INC members? Every time news erupts, they make Iglesia members shake. Worrying on what had happened. Every day, INCTV and Net25 shows evidences that counter the claims of the other side. But what do they do? NOTHING. They only show about 2-5 Minutes of it while some 20 minutes are dedicated to interviews with Former INC members and Excommunicated Ministers. And even if they do put some Pro INC videos, they put an ANTI INC Video right next to it! Re"
Third is Inquirer. They always consult members who claim to be INC or people against the Church Administration. Do you know why? It is because we Filipinos have a trait called; CRAB MENTALITY. Every Filipino has a status quo or stereotypes the INC as a ''cult'' or a ''manalistas'' which are only Baseless for Ka Felix is only the Last Messenger of God in these last days.
Fourth is TV5 News Everywhere. Even in Ka Edwil Zabala's prayer, they put a SECOND MEANING on it. Of all 4 RELIGIONS THAT PRAYED during President Aquino's last SONA. They pointed at Ka Edwil Zabala. It means that TV5 wants to remind us about the INC ''Crisis'' which gives them more views [Because, like they say, Money.]
These words mean two things; Either the person is a fellow INC member or an outright INC Hater. And so the man nods and the driver responds with; ''Bawal ang Imga glesia ni Cristo dito''
Some members face persecutions across the country. Even in Social media. (Where the worst of it is) Sure, take a look at the like section and you would be amazed. But take a look at the comments section and it would look like that they want to murder you.
In my last post in Definetly Filipino, i pointed out that Iglesia ni Cristo members must stay united with the church administration. But now, after reviewing the comments section on Facebook, I have decided to hit back INC haters, Detractors and trolls.
Why are they against us?
2 Timothy 3:12 ESV
'' all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,''
It is written in the bible that the true church of Christ will always be presecuted. From the Church of Christ in the first century to the Iglesia ni Cristo that was written in the prophecy as the third flock. What are the common statements of the bashers?
''Iglesia Ni Manalo!'' is one of the most common shouts/chants of the haters.
''INComplete, Iglesia ng Corrupt, Iglesia ng Culto, Manalista and Manaloboy'' is also prevalent in Social media. I even saw one Unknown person [I have tracked his post back to a certain location in a certain Barangay in Metro Manila] posted INC or Incomplete and Felix Y Natalo in Wikipedia.Which is proven to be very offensive.
INC members argues with non members because, NON MEMBERS started it in the First place. Who invited Ka Felix to the debates? Was it not the Catholic Priests? Was it not the Protestant Pastors? ''
This is a testament to the persecution of Iglesia ni Cristo in our country. But,. did these persecution hinder the phenomenon of the Church?
No, and it will not.
This July, several incompetent ministers of the Iglesia ni Cristo claimed that the Church Council is rampant in corruption. Is that true? Isaias Samson Jr. said on the June 2013 edition of PASUGO;
''Freedom should not never be an excuse for running away from responsibilities, especially from one's sacred duty to GOD. ...It should not be used as an excuse for ignoring or worse, For promulgating man made laws and rules in serving God.''
- June 2013 Pasugo.
It is an IRONY that Isaias Samson Jr. HIMSELF abandoned his DUTY to GOD. He followed a particular person's order to violate the rules of GOD! That particular person said; Fight the Administration! Which is a man made rule in serving god!
With the recent excommunications, Non INC members celebrated the current events. Ka Eduardo said on the recent worship service in the Iglesia ni Cristo Central Temple [Paraphrased]:
''Labag ba sa kalooban ng Diyos ang hindi paghahandog sa Pasalamat? Opo. Pero, bakit hindi natin tiniwialag ang mga taong ito?, Dahil, hindi naman dapat itiwalag sila eh. Akala siguro nila sa atin, tiwalag lang ng tiwalag tayo. Pero, may dahilan po tayo at meron po tayong basehan kung tayo ay magtitiwalag ng isang kaanib sa iglesia.....
......Doktrina ba ng Tao ang nagsasabi na wag lumaban sa pamamahala? Hindi po. Ito ay Dokrtrina NG DIYOS na nakasulat sa Banal na Kasulatan.!''
Now, let us move on unto Media. I have one sentence to the companies; BIASED AND MANIPULATIVE TOOLS USED BY THE DEVIL TO INSTILL DOUBTFULNESS INTO THE GREAT POWER OF GOD OVER THE TRUE CHURCH OF CHRIST!
Rappler is first on my list. Not only do they target Ka Glicerio Santos Jr. Who is a highly respected minister and even Ka Erdy respects him greatly. but also his entire Family! They are home to Anti-Iglesia articles and shuns those Articles who is in support for the INC. I've began to notice this a year ago when the ''INC; mentality of exclusivity'' was posted by an alleged Iglesia member. These sites, just like Rappler, loves to use the words; ''Alleged''. ''Claiming to be'' to simply add in or butt in ANTI INC posts or words spoken by ''Alleged'' members.
Second is ABS CBN or more notably, TV PATROL. Do they know the psychological damages they are doing to INC members? Every time news erupts, they make Iglesia members shake. Worrying on what had happened. Every day, INCTV and Net25 shows evidences that counter the claims of the other side. But what do they do? NOTHING. They only show about 2-5 Minutes of it while some 20 minutes are dedicated to interviews with Former INC members and Excommunicated Ministers. And even if they do put some Pro INC videos, they put an ANTI INC Video right next to it! Re"
Third is Inquirer. They always consult members who claim to be INC or people against the Church Administration. Do you know why? It is because we Filipinos have a trait called; CRAB MENTALITY. Every Filipino has a status quo or stereotypes the INC as a ''cult'' or a ''manalistas'' which are only Baseless for Ka Felix is only the Last Messenger of God in these last days.
Fourth is TV5 News Everywhere. Even in Ka Edwil Zabala's prayer, they put a SECOND MEANING on it. Of all 4 RELIGIONS THAT PRAYED during President Aquino's last SONA. They pointed at Ka Edwil Zabala. It means that TV5 wants to remind us about the INC ''Crisis'' which gives them more views [Because, like they say, Money.]