We Labored for Souls in Africa Bringing Peace in the Name of Christ!

While our Catholic missionaries survived all hardships bringing the Good News to every people on earth including the continent of Africa, WOLVES come and snatch souls to Satan. Missionaries of Felix Y. Manalo's church the Iglesia Ni Cristo® - 1914 should go to places and countries NOT YET "CHRISTIANIZED" and bring their fake version of Christianity there and not to places we Catholics already labored.  We Catholics tirelessly toiled to bring souls to Christ while INC™  just come and harvest what they never labored ~ wolves in sheep' clothing indeed!

Participants of the Inter-Diocesan Conference on Cross-border Peace and Eevangelisation, Lodwar in Kenya 

The Catholic Church in Eastern Africa to spearhead disarmament

Bishops and participants attending the 6th Annual Inter-Diocesan Conference on Cross-Border Peace and Evangelization held at St. Teresa Pastoral Centre, Turkana, Kenya have resolved to begin a peaceful disarmament process of small arms and light weapons mostly used by pastoralists around Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and South Sudan borders.

Rose Achiego – Nairobi, Kenya

Vatican News

In a press statement issued to the media this week, Kenya’s Bishop of Maralal Diocese, Virgilio Pante, who is also the Chairperson for the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB)-Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Seafarers announced that that the process of peaceful disarmament would soon begin. The initiative would be an effort to wean-off pastoralist communities of their small arms that have caused so much havoc and suffering in the border areas of Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and South Sudan.

Church committed to disarmament

“We will no longer remain silent. We will no longer remain indecisive, and we will no longer be fearful. We are committed to highlighting the suffering caused by small arms in the daily lives of our people,” said Bishop Pante. He was flanked by the Bishop of Lodwar, Dominic Kimeng’ich, who is the Vice Chairperson of the KCCB-Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Seafarers.

According to the Bishops, peaceful disarmament can only be done in an environment of trust, collaboration and commitment for the respect and protection of human life.

Governments need to provide alternative livelihoods

While acknowledging the efforts of the governments of Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia in their continuous peacebuilding initiatives both at the national level and across the borders, the Bishops of Maralal and Lodwar called on governments in the region to do more in sensitising pastoral communities on the need to embrace peaceful co-existence and peaceful disarmament.

“The governments should ultimately provide alternative or complementary livelihoods for the citizens living in the conflict-affected areas,” Bishop Pante and Kimengi’ch said

Religious leaders and civil society should address the root causes

The Bishops further other invited religious leaders and members of Civil Society Organisations in the region to identify and address the root causes of what has been ailing communities of the border areas over the years.

They also called upon grassroots communities to collectively reject the attraction of armed violence as a solution to their problems.

“We encourage you to work with all stakeholders to reaffirm the value of human life and work together to counter the pervasive culture of violence. It will be for the benefit of all of us to commit to peaceful disarmament,” the prelates said.

Small arms in the hands of communities have caused destruction

As reported by Regional Centre for Small Arms (RECSA) the region hosts 8 million out of an estimated 36 million small arms and light weapons. The weapons are in the hands of civilians.

As a result of the endemic conflicts, the border regions host the highest number of refugees and displaced persons on the African continent.

The proliferation of small arms heighten insecurity

According to the statement, demand for Small Arms and Light Weapons is driven by the ineffective provision of security by governments, commercialisation and politicisation of livestock raiding, marginalisation by governments, a need for the disarmed to rearm; and, cultural practices.

The proliferation of these small arms has caused thousands of deaths and injuries, displacement and forced migration of people, hampered development, loss of hundreds of livestock among pastoralist communities, heightened insecurity, loss of productivity, reduced economic output and insurgencies.

Rappler: INC and the mentality of exclusivity

A young member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo questions the teachings she has grown up with

by Malaya dela Cruz* [Rappler]

Published 12:00 PM, August 14, 2014 

I’ve been an Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) member since I was born and my father is a minister. My siblings and I were raised to behold as absolute truth all doctrines without question. As kids, we’re brazen to tell our friends “Mag-Iglesia ka na kundi mapupunta ka sa dagat-dagatang apoy.” (Convert to Iglesia; otherwise, you'll end up in hell)

We’re flying with wings of righteousness holding the light to guide those lost in the darkness, we call sanlibutan; completely convinced that we’re indeed the chosen ones come judgment day. All we have to do is follow like sheep and salvation is certain. This is my myopic reality.

Into the darkness

Coming of age, I learned our creationist view is indubitably wrong given the insurmountable evidences against it, yet I find this mistake tolerable; assuming perhaps a scientifically-informed interpretation of the bible isn’t necessary for salvation. I was indifferent about this just as I am in overriding any of my rights for the sake of unity; trusting that it’s always for the good of the church.

What became unbearable is having my consciousness raised about the multi-dimensional causes of poverty. I cannot unlearn what I know now - that the terrible social realities we dismiss right before our eyes as normal is caused by injustice from existing power structures in society.

It was alarming for I was undeniably guilty of being part of a church responsible for reinforcing structures that sustain poverty through our social attitude and practice of ‘unity.’

We are INC first before we are Filipinos

It is our faith, albeit fatalistic, that the world will inevitably perish and no developmental agenda by man could prevent it; we are only travelers here for our true residence is the kingdom of heaven. Hence, we resign concern about matters outside our kingdom unless it might undermine doctrines or the church administration.

We show power in numbers through bloc-voting and secure key positions in the government in order to protect the interests of the church, never mind whether it’s a corrupt official as long as the church is secured. This is why INC was indifferent during the People Power I despite all the atrocious harm done towards the Filipino people - all because we allied with former president Ferdinand Marcos, the dictator.

Culture of apathy

Since our primary concern is the good of the church and not of the people in general, an apathetic attitude towards social issues is fostered among members.

We’re prohibited to participate in any form of social mobilization or unions because it’s against the unity of the church, even if such actions addresses concerns that directly affect the welfare of members.

Greedy corporations who operate with inhumane policies are fortunate as INC members are willing allies to preserve an unfair system. We abstain claiming accountability from power-holders in the name of ‘peace.’ - a peace that is oblivious of its implications.

Yes, we’re an obedient flock of docile sheep but we’re also subtle criminals and dignified perpetrators of injustices against our fellowmen. With brilliant pride we take the side of the oppressors.

Our brand of humanitarianism

The provision of generous aid to millions of non-members through medical missions, relief distributions and housing projects are token gestures, for “conversion” is our utmost motivation by exploiting the sense of utang na loob (debt of gratitude).

INC’s brand of humanitarianism does not involve championing the interest and welfare of the poor by addressing root causes of social issues. Our humanitarian cause is the 'noblest' of all: to save your soul from damnation by converting you to the one true Church of Christ.

Masters of mobilization

We’re taught that hardships and misfortunes in life are either caused by sin or are trials we must endure. However, evidence suggests that societal structures and how its citizens participate in shaping it in the course of history is the concrete reason for the everyday struggles of today. Poverty is avoidable, development is a choice.

The public witnessed INC’s power to amass more than a million people in its administrations’ behest. If the church could use its clout to truly help the nation by addressing long term needs and root causes of perennial social issues – such as lobbying and supporting genuine agrarian reform, a fair wage and other issues that affect the marginalized majority, where many of its own members come from, we shall contribute to societal change.

Aren't we humans first?

My conscience is disturbed when I saw my fellow brethren exalte upon news of famine, war, destruction and calamities where thousands of people lay dead. Some even said, “Makasalanan kasi ang sanlibutan, matuwa tayo dahil nalalapit ang kaligtasan natin.” (The people are sinful. We should be happy because our salvation is near.) They seem to forget we’re humans first before we even subscribe to any religion.

'Saving your soul' as a single mission is quite selfish in the face of human suffering. I understand it stems from fear and existential uncertainties, but It’s wrong to choose a convenient personal escape and say “kung gusto niyo rin maligtas, umanib na kayo” (if you want to be saved, join us) instead of engaging in collective action driven by empathy and compassion.

We glory over the Philippine Arena, Guinness records, and the thousands of congregations we’ve built like the elite ruler gloating over his empire.

There is harm in a mentality of exclusivity when we operate in the context of a larger society. Imagining a fragmented reality wherein we are only travelers goes against the truth that we have a responsibility to contribute and cooperate in facilitating change in the world. We can do this by renouncing apathy and using our power to mobilize for the good of people. - Rappler.com

*Malaya dela Cruz is a pseudonym. Rappler verified the identity of the writer, who asked her real name be concealed for her protection. She is a university student.

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Iglesia Ni Cristo: The controverisal Filipino sect targeting Africa (Asia by Africa)

Article from Asia by Africa

Described as a cult by its detractors, Iglesia Ni Cristo has been implicated in criminal activity, including assassinations in the Philippines: now it’s setting its sights on Africa.

Just the Basics

• Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) is a Filipino megachurch founded over a century ago whose founder claims to be God’s last messenger
• The INC has been implicated in criminal activities and murders and maintains strict control over the lives of its adherents
• The church has spread across the world and is focusing its attention on Africa, presenting potential dangers to local communities

On Sunday mornings in South Africa churches across the country are packed with the faithful. In one neighbourhood in Cape Town, parishioners make the journey to the local church. Devoid of a steeple and surrounded by a white picket fence, the church exudes an unassuming air. Donning their Sunday best, worshippers file into the church, passing under a large seal emblazoned with the words Iglesia ni Cristo.

To anyone casting a casual glance, the phrase might be in Latin, a common enough occurence in many churches. Closer observation reveals something surprising: the writing is not in Latin, not even in Spanish - it’s Tagalog, the main language of the Philippines. Inside, the Southeast Asian hints are even more visible - the preacher leading the congregation is Filipino; one of many who have travelled to South Africa (and beyond) to spread the good news.

Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) - or the Church of Christ in English - is a sect from the Philippines that has set its sights on global expansion, with Africa seen as a key growth market. Despite being relative newcomers to Africa, back in the Philippines, the INC is a force to be reckoned with, boasting millions of followers and wielding considerable ecclesiastical and political power. The first INC congregation in South Africa was founded in 1977 by Rogelio M. Rafals, a doctor with the UN Development Program. Initially seeking out fellow Filipinos in the area, Rafals eventually received permission from the INC back in the Philippines to minister to the local population as well.

By 2015, the INC had a presence in nine African countries, with that number jumping to sixteen just a year later. 2018 has seen further rapid growth, with INC General Auditor Gilcerio B. Santos Jr. stating that “we’re sweeping both Northern and Southern Africa as we reach out to INC members and non-members alike.” Whereas the activities of Iglesia Ni Cristo look like yet another wave of foreign missionary work in Africa, the INC’s controversial reputation makes their expansion into Africa of particular concern.

Iglesia Ni Cristo and the personality cult of its Executive Minister

In order to understand the INC’s background and why its overseas expansion is viewed with suspicion by some, we need to leave Africa for the time being and return to the Philippines. The brainchild of one Felix Y. Manalo, the INC came into being in 1914 with Manalo as the church’s executive minister. INC teaching exalts Manalo as God’s last messenger, and that only members of the Church will be saved come the Rapture, for (in the INC’s view) all other Christian denominations have watered down Christ’s teachings.

“It’s comforting to know that we have salvation already promised because we are part of [Iglesia Ni Cristo],” says Johannesburg INC member Jabulile Mbonambi. “If I was told tomorrow that I have to go to a very deserted area just so that I could be a part of anything to do with the Church, it doesn’t matter. I won’t even think twice. I’ll just go because my membership mean my life to me.”

Christian Post: Minutes after Sunday School class said they would die for Christ, half killed in Sri Lankan bomb blast

HOLY MARTYRS, PRAY FOR US!

News Source: Christian Post

Children during a Sunday School session at Zion Church in Batticaloa Sri Lanka. | Twitter/danishkanavin

Just minutes after expressing their willingness to die for Christ, half the children from one Sunday School class at Zion Church in Batticaloa were reportedly killed in the Easter Sunday suicide bomb attacks in Sri Lanka.

“Today was an Easter Sunday school at the church and we asked the children how many of you willing to die for Christ? Everyone raised their hands," Caroline Mahendran, a Sunday School teacher at the church, said, according to Israeli public figure Hananya Naftali. "Minutes later, they came down to the main service and the blast happened. Half of the children died on the spot.”

The report comes as the death toll from the bomb attacks on several churches and luxury hotels in the island nation, where Christians make up less than 10 percent of the 20 million population, rose to nearly 300 Monday with at least 500 wounded.

Fr. Kumaran, a pastor at Zion Church, told Times of India that he witnessed the death of many of the children shortly after arguing with the suicide bombing suspect he did not recognize.

It was about 8:30 a.m., Kumaran said, when he saw the suicide bombing suspect carrying a bag at the steps of the church already filled with worshipers.

"I asked him who he was and his name. He said he was a Muslim and wanted to visit the church," Kumaran said.

Inside Zion Church in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, in the aftermath of a suicide bombing there on April 21, 2019. | Twitter/danishkanavin

Kumaran said he was ushered away from the encounter by other priests because it was getting late for Mass. As he walked toward the podium he heard an explosion. When he turned around, the blood of his congregants, including many from the children’s Sunday School class, was splattered on the church walls.

"Twenty-eight people were killed, among them 12 children. Two are critical," a distressed Kumaran told the publication.

Arasaratnam Verl, 41, said his 13-year-old son, V. Jackson, who is also his only child, was standing near the church entrance after attending the Sunday School class. Jackson was killed instantly.

"My elder sister was killed too. My two younger sisters and my brother-in-law are critical," Verl, a taxi driver, told Times of India.

Verl said his friend, Ramesh, who had also questioned the suicide bombing suspect and “pushed the man outside the church door," also died too as the man blew himself up shortly after that.

Outside Zion Church in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, on April 21, 2019, after a suicide bombing. | Twitter/Garikaalan

“I have never heard the sound of a bomb explosion before. We initially thought it was the burst of a tire,” S. Vikash, 21, a medical representative who lives near the church, said. "When we realized it was an explosion, we followed the sound of fire engines and ambulances. The scene was terrifying. There was blood and body parts strewn all over. It was heart-rending to see the bodies of children."

Outside Zion Church, the bombings in Sri Lanka on Sunday also targeted St. Anthony’s Shrine in Colombo, the capital; St. Sebastian’s Church in Negombo; as well as high-end hotels in Colombo, including the Shangri-La, the Cinnamon Grand and the Kingsbury.

Fr. Kanapathipillai Deivendiran, who was scheduled to deliver the Easter Day message at Zion Church on Sunday, told The Hindu had he not been running late, he may have been killed too.

“I went a little after 9 a.m. I was a few minutes late or you will not be speaking to me now,” he said. “I didn’t know that there had been a blast a few minutes before that, I just walked into the premises. As I entered, I was shaken by the sight — walls had collapsed completely, there were bodies all over the floor,” he said.

Sa Kanilang Bunga ay Inyong Makikilala Sila (Mt. 7:16)

Karapatan ninomang angkinin na sila ay ang "tunay" na Iglesiang tatag ni Cristo ngunit sa kasaysayan at sa kanilang mga baluktot na gawa, nahahayag ang katotohanang ang IGLESIA NI CRISTO® na tatag ni G. Felix Y. Manalo noong 1914 sa Sitio Punta Sta. Ana Maynila, Pilipinas at HINDI kay Cristo ay ito'y isang HUWAD lamang.

PASUGO Mayo 1968, p. 7:

“Ang tunay na INK ay iisa lamang. Ito ang Iglesiyang itinayo ni Cristo. Kung mayroon mang nagsisibangon ngayong mga Iglesia at sasabihing sila man ay Iglesia ni Cristo rin, ang mga ito ay hindi tunay na Iglesia ni Cristo kundi huwad lamang."

HUWAD! Sapagkat sila'y natutuwa sa kasamaan at nagagalak sa kapighatian ng kanilang kapwa-tao!

Easter Vigil LIVE from Vatican City

37,000+ to Become Catholic at Easter Vigil Mass in the USA

[Originally posted at Iglesia ni Cristo 33 AD Blog]

No match for much publicized "conversions" in the fake Iglesia Ni Cristo® 1914.

Image source: Google Images - Fr. Broom

News Source: Catholic News World

WASHINGTON— Dioceses across the country will be welcoming thousands of people into the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil Masses on the evening of April 20th. As the culmination of the Easter Triduum, the Vigil celebrates the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While people can become Catholic at any time of the year, the Easter Vigil is a particularly appropriate moment for adult catechumens to be baptized and for already-baptized Christians to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church. Parishes welcome these new Catholics through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).

Many of the dioceses across the nation have reported their numbers of people who intend to become Catholic on Saturday to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Based on these reports, more than 37,000 people are expected to be welcomed into the Church at Easter Vigil Masses.

Felix Manalo founded the Iglesia Ni Cristo according to ABS-CBN

"Iglesia ni Cristo refers to a Christian religious organization in the Philippines founded by Felix Manalo." ABS-CBN News (March 7, 2019)

Eli Soriano vs Eli Soriano (on the Trinity)

(Originally Posted at Iglesia ni Cristo 33AD Blog)

Eli Soriano: "Pantay ba 'yon?" (Running time 2:05) referring to the Father as greater than the Son (John 20:29). Elie Soriano rejects the Doctrine of the Trinity saying the Father and the Son are NOT equal.

Eli Soriano: "Magkapantay sila, magka-uri sila..." (Running time: 5:07) referring to the Father and the Son as equals (Phil. 2:6)

Pope Francis in United Arab Emirates Official Welcome

Pope Francis will soon visit the United Arab Emirates on 3-5 February 2019

Pope Francis UAE Visit Programme

Rep. Lito Atienza lived his Catholic faith and defended the Church against Duterte attack!

Thanks for defending the Church!

Atienza to Duterte: Stop insulting Catholic faith; Church can’t be destroyed

Lito Atienza (Photo Source: Inquirer)

By: Pathricia Ann V. Roxas - Reporter / @PathRoxasINQ

INQUIRER.net / 08:20 PM January 15, 2019

MANILA, Philippines — Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza has defended the Catholic Church from President Rodrigo Duterte’s tirades, urging the Chief Executive to stop insulting the faith as the Church “cannot be destroyed.”

In a statement on Tuesday, Atienza pointed out that Duterte’s “incessant” statements against the clergy are “creating a climate and culture of death.” He added that Duterte should instead focus on his campaign to stamp out corruption.

“The Church cannot be destroyed. Many have tried but failed. I’d rather that the President devotes his time to giving Filipinos a better life and I want him to succeed in that,” Atienza said.

The former Manila mayor also noted that while he has been supporting Duterte’s flagship campaign against illegal drugs and increasing the pay of military and police personnel, he “speak out against him when he is wrong.”

“Huwag niyo pong maliitin, insultuhin, at ilagay sa kapahamakan ang ating mga pari at obispo. I believe in my faith and I will continue defending my faith,” said Atienza, pointing out Duterte should not focus on the Catholic Church, “which has been dealing with wrongdoings committed by its members.”

“We in Congress must stand and prevent the continuing efforts to destroy the foundations of our Church. What will succeed in the end is still the will of God,” he added.

KUNG ALING IGLESIA ANG INUUSIG AY SIYA RAW ANG TUNAY

Originally posted at Iglesia ni Cristo 33AD blog

"The Catholic Church is a worldwide force that has reigned for centuries. Through European colonialism, its influence can be found on all continents. Missionaries were an essential part of this religious expansion and although most of these countries have since gained their independence, Catholicism still reigns."  -World Atlas

Isa sa mga maraming pinaghuhugutang batayan ng mga kaanib ng INC™-1914 sa larangan ng debate ay "KUNG SINO RAW ANG INUUSIG AY SIYANG TUNAY NA IGLESIA" at sila raw 'yun.

Inuusig nga ba ng mundo ang INC™ ni Ginoong Manalo?

Ayon sa mga kaanib ng INC™ ni Ginoong Manalo na itinatag niya sa Punta, Sta. Ana Maynila, Pilipinas noong 1914, galit daw ang mga Katoliko at mga Protestante sa Iglesia Ni Cristo®, patunay raw na "tunay" ang kanilang inaaniban ayon sa  Mt. 24:9 ukol sa pag-uusig sa "iglesia" at sila (INC™-1914) nga raw iyong tinutukoy.

Isang kahibangan na naman sapagkat HINDI kailanman tinutukoy ang TATAG na iglesia ni Ginong FELIX MANALO, na inirehistro lamang sa pangalang "Iglesia Ni Cristo" bilang isang TRADEMARK!

Ayon sa Mateo 24:9 ay ganito: "Kung magkagayo'y ibibigay kayo sa kapighatian, at kayo'y papatayin: at kayo'y kapopootan ng lahat ng mga bansa dahil sa aking pangalan."

Sino na nga ba ang "pinatay" na kaanib ng INC™ ni Manalo dahil kay Cristo?

O di kaya'y INC™ ni Manalo, kinapopootan ng BUONG mundo?

Ayon sa HuffingtonPost HINDI ang Iglesia Ni Cristo® ni Ginoong Manalo ang kinapopootan ng mundo. At wala ni isa sa kanilang mga kaanib ang napatay na dahil sa kanyang pananampalataya sa INC™. Sa kanilang report noong 2013, ang pinaka-inuusig raw ay ang ang KRISTIANISMO sa Iraq, Pakistan, at iba pang mga bansang nasa ilalim ng relihiyong Islam, kasama ang North Korea na nasa ilalim ng komunismo.  Sa mga nabanggit na mga bansa sa mundo, WALA PONG INC™ roon. Takot silang mapatay. Ang mga Kristiano roon kaanib sa orihinal at tunay na Iglesia ni Cristo  na si Cristo mismo ang nagtatag ~ ang Iglesia Katolika!

Kapighatian at kamatayan at kapopootan sasainyo (Mt. 24:9)
(Photo Credit: ExpressUK)

Sa report naman ng Pew Research Center noong 2016, may 144 raw na bansang talamak ang pag-uusig sa mga Kristiano ~ tulad ng pagdiskriminasyon, verbal assault, pisikal na atake, pagkakaaresto kahit walang sala o kaya'y ang pagsara o pagsira sa kanilang mga bahay-dalanginan o  mga pook na itinuturing na banal sa mga Kristiano. Sa listahang ito makikita ang mga bansang

Muli, wala ni isang kaanib ng INC™ 1914 ang kabilang sa mga inuusig. Kaya't papaano sila ang tinutukoy na inuusig ng mundo?

INC™ 1914 and nang-uusig sa tunay na Iglesiang tatag ni Cristo!

Sa kasaysayan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo® mula nang inirehistro at opisyal na itinatag ito ni Ginoong Felix Y. Manalo noong Hulyo 27, 1914, ang kanilang SANGKALAN ay ang Iglesia Katolika.

Tulad ng pag-amin ng kanilang PASUGO Oktubre 1956, p. 1:

“Ang Iglesia ni Cristo ay nagdaos ng pamamahayag sa Lunsod ng Davao. Nagsalita roon si Kapatid na Felix Manalo at ang kasama niyang mga Ministro. Ipinahayag doon ng mga nagsalita na ang Iglesia Katolika Romana ay hindi itinatag ni Cristo kundi itinatag ng Diablo."

Halosa sa bawat limbag na kanilang opisyal na magasing Pasugo, ang inuusig nila roon ay ang Iglesia Katolika tulad nitong sinabi nila sa PASUGO Oktubre 1959, p. 5:

“Mga magdaraya at anti-Cristo, ang mga nagtuturong si Cristo ay Dios."

PASUGO Agosto 1962, p. 9:

“Kaya ang tunay na anti-Cristo, ang mga Papa ng Iglesia Katolika Apostolika Romana. At ang tunay na ampon ng anti-Cristo ay ang mga Katoliko.”

Sino ngayon ang lumalabas na INUUSIG? Lalo lamang nilang pinapalitaw na ang IGLESIA KATOLIKA ang TUNAY na Iglesia sapagkat ang Iglesia Katolika nga naman ang kinapopootan, pinapatay at inuusig ng buong mundo at kasama ang INC™ ni ginoong Felix Y. Manalo sa mga nang-uusig sa Iglesia Katolika!

At para matuldukan kung ang Iglesia Ni Cristo® ba ay kanino, kay Cristo o kay Felix Manalo, PASUGO ang sasagot:

PASUGO Agosto-Setyembre 1964, p. 5

“Kailan napatala sa Pamahalaan o narehistro ang INK sa Pilipinas? Noong Hulyo 27, 1914. Tunay nga na sinasabi sa rehistro na si Kapatid na F. Manalo ang nagtatag ng INK."

Sa kanilang ika-100 daang TAON ng PAGKAKATATAG, kanilang inamin ang ganito:

"On July 27, 1914... the Iglesia Ni Cristo was registered with the Philippine government... the Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Office of the Division of Archives, Patented Properties of Literature and Executive Office of Industrial Trade Works..." -PASUGO God's Message Special Centennial Issue, p. 16 (by Nicanor P. Tiosen)

Wala na tayong dapat pang pagtatalunan kung sino ang TUNAY na Iglesia! Ito ay ang IGLESIA KATOLIKA!

INC™ "My church" ayon kay G. Felix Manalo?

Originally posted at Iglesia ni Cristo 2000 blog

Hindi mahirap unawain ang lohika ng mga bayarang ministo ng INC™. Kung bakit "Iglesia Ni Cristo" raw ang pangalang inirehistro ni Ginoong Felix Manalo sa kanyang iglesia ay sapagkat ito (raw) ang binigkas ni Jesus sa Mateo 16:16-18 na "My church". 

Source: INC Media News

Kaya't kung susundin din natin ang parehong lohika, ang INC™ ay hindi dapat na ipangalan kay Cristo sapagkat hindi naman naparito sa Pilipinas si Cristo para irehistro ito. Dapat lamang na tawaging "Iglesia Ni Manalo" sapagkat hindi maikaila ninuman na si Ginoong Felix Manalo ang nagtatag nito noong 1914 sa Sitio Punta, Santa Ana, Lungsod ng Maynila (Pilipinas) ayon na rin sa kanilang PASUGO Agosto-Setyembre 1964, p. 5, "Kailan napatala sa Pamahalaan o narehistro ang INK sa Pilipinas? Noong Hulyo 27, 1914. Tunay nga na sinasabi sa rehistro na si Kapatid na F. Manalo ang nagtatag ng INK." At dahil mismong si G. Felix Manalo ang umangkin ng "my church" sa INC™ kaya't lalong lumilitaw na dapat lamang na ipangalan sa nagtatag ang INC™ ~ ang Iglesia Ni Manalo!

PASUGO Mayo 1952, p. 4

“Kung ang babalingan ng pag-uusapan ay ang nagtatag, dapat na siya ang may-ari ng itinatag, at sa kanya rin manggagaling ang mga aral at turo na ipinatutupad."

CATHOLICS BY COUNTRY AS OF 2016 (Wikipedia)

TOTAL NUMBER OF CATHOLICS (2016) 1,253,926,000

Catholic Church by country

Country	Total population	% Catholic	Catholic total
Afghanistan (details)	29,928,987	0.0003%	100
Albania (details)	3,020,000	10%[15]	302,000
Algeria (details)	32,531,853	0.14%[16]	45,000
Andorra (details)	70,000	88.2%[10]	61,740
Angola (details)	18,498,000	41.1%[9]	7,029,240
Antigua and Barbuda (details)	84,522	8.2%[9]	6,930
Argentina (details)	42,000,000	66%[17]-71%[11]	27,720,000 - 29,820,000
Armenia (details)	2,982,904	1%	29,829
Australia (details)	23,400,000	22.6%[18]	5,292,000
Austria (details)	8,823,000	57.9%[19]	5,112,000
Azerbaijan (details)	8,581,400	0.03%	2,574
Bahamas (details)	330,000	12%[9]	39,600
Bahrain (details)	800,000	8.9%[10]	71,200
Bangladesh (details)	158,000,000	0.07%	110,000[10]
Barbados (details)	250,012	4.2%[9]	10,000
Belarus (details)	9,500,000	7.1%[20]	674,500
Belgium (details)	11,200,000	58%[21]	6,500,000
Belize (details)	334,000	40%[22]	133,600
Benin (details)	7,460,025	26.6%[23]	1,984,366
Bhutan (details)	2,232,291	0.06%	1,339
Bolivia (details)	10,500,000	73%[17]	7,980,000
Bosnia and Herzegovina (details)	3,531,159	15.19%[24]	536,333
Botswana (details)	1,640,115	4.9%	80,365
Brazil (details)	208,000,000	54%[17]-61%[11]	112,320,000 - 126,880,000
Brunei (details)	372,361	5%[10]	18,618
Bulgaria (details)	7,450,349	0.5%[10]	37,251
Burkina Faso (details)	13,925,313	17%[9]	2,367,303
Burundi (details)	6,370,609	62.1%[9]	3,956,148
Cabo Verde (details)	512,096	77.3%[9]	395,850
Cambodia (details)	13,607,069	<0.1%	<10,000[10]
Cameroon (details)	16,380,005	25.6%	4,193,281
Canada (details)	35,770,000	38.7%[25]	13,843,000
Central African Republic (details)	3,799,897	25%[9]	949,974
Chad (details)	12,000,000	20.1%[9]	2,520,000
Chile (details)	18,000,000	45%[17]-55%[26]	8,100,000 - 9,900,000
China (details)	1,368,000,000	0.7%[10]	9,576,000
Colombia (details)	48,000,000	73%[17][27]	35,000,000
Comoros (details)	800,000	0.2%[10]	1,600
Congo, Republic of (details)	3,686,000	33.1%[9]	1,220,066
Congo, Democratic Republic of (details)	78,000,000	36.8%[12]	28,700,000
Costa Rica (details)	4,770,000	57%[17]-62%[11]	2,720,000 - 3,007,620
Croatia (details)	4,284,889	86.3%[28]	3,698,000
Cuba (details)	11,163,934	51.7%[10]	5,790,000
Cyprus (details)	1,100,000	1.0%	11,000
Czech Republic (details)	10,500,000	10.2%[29]	1,071,000
Côte d'Ivoire (details)	23,800,000[30]	21.4%[10]	5,093,000
Denmark (details)	5,630,000	0.7%[31]	40,000
Djibouti (details)	476,703	0.2%	953
Dominica (details)	71,540	58.1%[10]	41,564
Dominican Republic (details)	10,400,000	48%[17]-57%[11]	4,992,000 - 5,928,000
East Timor (details)	1,054,000	96.9%[32]	1,021,000
Ecuador (details)	15,223,680	77.0%[17]	11,265,523
Equatorial Guinea (details)	1,620,000	80.7%[10]	1,410,000
Egypt (details)	77,505,756	0.1%	77,505
El Salvador (details)	7,000,000	39%[17]	2,730,000
Eritrea (details)	4,561,599	3.3%	150,532
Estonia (details)	1,332,893	0.3%	3,998
Ethiopia (details)	73,053,286	0.7%[9]	584,426
Fiji (details)	893,354	9.1%[10]	80,401
Finland (details)	5,451,270	0.2%[33][34][35]	12,434
France (details)	66,600,000	<51%[36] - 63–66%[37]	34,000,000–44,000,000
Gabon (details)	1,389,201	50%	694,600
Gambia (details)	1,593,256	2.1%	33,458
Georgia (details)	4,677,401	0.8%[9]	84,193
Germany (details)	82,750,000	28.2%[38]	23,311,321
Ghana (details)	21,029,853	12.9%[10]	2,712,851
Greece (details)	11,170,957	0.4%	44,683
Grenada (details)	89,502	44.6%[9]	39,917
Guatemala (details)	15,773,000	43%[17]	7,000,000
Guinea (details)	9,467,866	2.6%	246,164
Guinea-Bissau (details)	1,416,027	8.9%	126,026
Guyana (details)	765,283	8.1%[9]	91,833
Haiti (details)	10,000,000	54.7%[9]	5,470,000
Honduras (details)	8,800,000	37%[17]-46%[11]	3,256,000-4,048,000
Hungary (details)	9,877,000	37.2%[9]–53.0%[21]	3,674,244
Iceland (details)	355,277	3.9%[39]	13,799
India (details)	1,280,000,000	0.9%[10]–1.5%	11,520,000–19,200,000
Indonesia (details)	255,000,000	2.9%[40]	7,395,000
Iran (details)	68,017,860	0.02%	13,603
Iraq (details)	38,000,000	0.35%[10]	133,000
Ireland (details)	4,762,000	78.3%[41]	3,729,000
Israel (details)	7,746,000	1.2%[10]	92,952
Italy (details)	60,800,000	83%[10]	50,474,000
Jamaica (details)	2,889,000	2%	57,780
Japan (details)	127,417,244	0.3%[10]	382,251
Jordan (details)	5,759,732	0.4%[10]	23,038
Kazakhstan (details)	15,185,844	0.6%	91,115
Kenya (details)	43,500,000	22.1%[10]	9,613,500
Kiribati (details)	98,000	55.8%[9]	54,684
Korea, North (details)	22,912,177	0.01%	2,291
Korea, South (details)	52,950,306	11.0%[42]	5,813,770
Kosovo (details)	1,920,079	3.4%	65,000
Kuwait (details)	2,335,648	6.1%	142,474
Kyrgyzstan (details)	5,146,281	0.1%	5,146
Laos (details)	6,217,141	0.6%	37,302
Latvia (details)	2,290,237	19.1%[10]	437,435
Lebanon (details)	4,800,000	28.8%[10]	1,382,400
Lesotho (details)	2,067,000	45.7%[10]	946,000
Liberia (details)	3,482,211	5.4%	188,039
Libya (details)	5,765,563	0.7%	40,358
Liechtenstein (details)	33,863	75.9%[9]	25,803
Lithuania (details)	2,944,459	77.2%[43]	2,311,722
Luxembourg (details)	538,000	65.9%[10]	369,600
Macedonia (details)	2,038,514	1%	20,452
Madagascar (details)	18,040,341	29.5%[23]	5,318,293
Malawi (details)	12,158,924	28.4%[23]	3,449,487
Malaysia (details)	23,953,136	3.3%	1,290,453
Maldives (details)	349,106	0.02%	80
Mali (details)	12,291,529	1.5%	189,289
Malta (details)	440,000	88.6%[44]	389,840
Marshall Islands (details)	62,000	8.4%[9]	5,208
Mauritania (details)	3,086,859	0.1%[10]	3,086
Mauritius (details)	1,230,602	23.6%[9]	289,314
Mexico (details)	122,000,000	80%[17]	98,820,000
Moldova (details)	4,455,421	0.5%	20,494
Monaco (details)	36,371	82.3%[10]	29,933
Mongolia (details)	2,791,272	0.04%	1,116
Montenegro (details)	625,266	3.4%	21,299
Morocco (details)	32,725,847	0.07%	22,908
Mozambique (details)	19,406,703	28.4%[9]	4,618,795
Myanmar (details)	42,909,464	1.1%	450,549
Namibia (details)	2,030,692	16.9%	344,202
Nepal (details)	27,676,547	0.03%	8,302
Netherlands (details)	16,970,000	23.3%[45]	3,943,000
New Zealand (details)	4,500,000	11.1%[46]	492,000
Nicaragua (details)	6,000,000	40%[17]-50%[11]	2,400,000-3,000,000
Niger (details)	11,665,937	0.1%	11,665
Nigeria (details)	190,000,000	12.6%[10]	23,940,000
Norway (details)	5,060,000	2.4%[47]	120,900
Oman (details)	3,000,000	4.1%[10]	110,000
Pakistan (details)	207,000,000	0.8%	1,656,000
Palau (details)	19,949	41.6%[9]	8,299
Palestine (details)	3,761,904	2%	80,000
Panama (details)	3,500,000	55%[17]-70%[11]	1,925,000 - 2,400,000
Papua New Guinea (details)	7,000,000	27%[48]	1,890,000
Paraguay (details)	6,800,000	89%[17]	6,000,000
Peru (details)	31,150,000	74%[17]-76%[11]	23,674,000
Philippines (details)	105,000,000[49]	81.4%[10]	85,470,000
Poland (details)	38,496,000	85.8%[50]	33,037,017
Portugal (details)	10,500,000[51]	81.0%[52]–88.0%[53]	8,600,000–9,240,000
Qatar (details)	863,051	5.8%	50,000
Romania (details)	22,329,977	4.7%[9]	1,787,408
Russia (details)	143,420,309	0.5%[10]	717,101
Rwanda (details)	11,000,000	43.7%[54]	4,807,000
Saint Kitts and Nevis (details)	51,000	6.7%	3,400
Saint Lucia (details)	165,600	61.3%	101,500
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (details)	106,000	7.5%	7,950
Samoa (details)	179,000	19.6%[9]	35,084
San Marino (details)	32,500	90.5%[10]	29,412
São Tomé and Príncipe (details)	163,000	73.5%[23]	119,805
Saudi Arabia (details)	26,417,599	2.5%	660,439
Senegal (details)	11,126,832	3.5%	389,439
Serbia (details)	7,120,600	6.1%[9]	433,167
Seychelles (details)	93,000	76.2%[55]	70,866
Sierra Leone (details)	6,017,643	2.9%	174,511
Singapore (details)	4,425,720	4.8%[9]	165,964
Slovakia (details)	5,397,036	62%[56]	3,347,277
Slovenia (details)	2,064,241	74.4%[57]	1,535,297
Solomon Islands (details)	523,000	19%[9]	100,000
Somalia (details)	8,591,629	0.001%	100
South Africa (details)	44,344,136	7.1%[9]	2,851,327
South Sudan (details)	10,000,000	30%	3,000,000
Spain (details)	46,700,000	66.0%[58]	30,720,000
Sri Lanka (details)	20,264,000	6.1%[59]	1,237,000
Sudan (details)	31,000,000	1%	300,000
Suriname (details)	551,000	21.6%[60]	119,000
Swaziland (details)	1,100,000	4.9%[10]	62,803
Sweden (details)	10,000,000	1.8%	180,000
Switzerland (details)	8,418,000	36.5%[61]	3,072,000
Syria (details)	18,448,752	2%	368,975
Taiwan (details)	22,894,384	1.3%	297,626
Tajikistan (details)	7,163,506	0.01%	<1,000[10]
Tanzania (details)	44,929,002	27.2%	12,220,689
Thailand (details)	65,444,371	0.3%[10]	196,333
Togo (details)	5,681,519	26.4%[10]	1,499,921
Tonga (details)	102,000	15.6%[9]	15,912
Trinidad and Tobago (details)	1,330,000	21.6%[62]	286,000
Tunisia (details)	11,000,000	0.2%	22,000
Turkey (details)	77,700,000	0.05%	35,000
Turkmenistan (details)	4,750,000	0.01%[63]	500
Tuvalu (details)	10,000	1%	100
Uganda (details)	35,000,000	41.9%[64]	14,665,000
Ukraine (details)	43,000,000	5.6%[10]	2,408,000
United Arab Emirates (details)	2,563,212	5%	128,160
United Kingdom (details)	63,100,000	9%[65][66][67][68]	5,700,000
United States (details)	327,000,000	20%[69]-20.8%[70]-22% [71]	65,400,000-71,000,000
Uruguay (details)	3,500,000	38%[17]	1,330,000
Uzbekistan (details)	26,851,195	0.01%	2,685
Vatican City (details)	842	100%	842
Vanuatu (details)	243,304	13.1%[9]	36,500
Venezuela (details)	32,000,000	67%[17]-73%[11]	21,440,000 -23,360,000
Vietnam (details)	83,535,576	6.8%[9]	5,658,000
Western Sahara (details)	273,008	0.06%	163
Yemen (details)	20,727,063	0.02%	4,145
Zambia (details)	14,300,000	21%[10]	3,003,000
Zimbabwe (details)	12,746,990	7.71%	982,792
Total	7,093,798,000	17.68%	1,253,926,000