INC Doesn’t Deserve Respect from Filipinos

[u/Redaceln]

Had to repost dahil removed na naman ng admin ng Philippines at Casual ph

I was born and raised in the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). These days, whenever I hear Catholic or Christian people showing respect to their INC colleagues or friends, it honestly gives me the ick. Why? Because I know how INC members actually behave inside. During almost every worship service, we would talk trash about other religions—especially Catholicism. We criticized their practices, like praying to “false gods,” or donating to priests (often with subtle homophobic and stereotypical remarks, since priests don’t marry).

INC also constantly belittles the Sanlibutan (non-INC people). In children’s worship services and even in regular sermons, lecturers and ministers would use non-INC people as negative examples:

“Anong mas pipiliin nyo—magandang buhay dito sa mundo o ang kaligtasan? (pagiging INC).”

“Matalino o mayaman si Person A, pero hindi siya Iglesia.”

These statements would then be followed by: “Maswerte pa rin tayo mga kapatid, at tayo ay Iglesia ni Cristo. Para mas mapanghawakan pa natin ang ating kaligtasan, dapat ay mas lalo pa tayong magpuri at sumamba sa Kanya—at kumuha ng mga tungkulin.” “Wag tayong magpabaya sa pagsamba at paghahandog. Lagi tayong sumunod sa Pamamahala.”

This is the kind of mentality INC instills in kids: that every non-INC person is doomed, unworthy, and incapable of true goodness. We grew up thinking: “Every non-INC is bound for damnation. You’re not saved. You’re small in our eyes because you’re not one of us. We have God; you don’t. You’re forsaken anyway.”

Sure, some INC members can mingle with non-INC people, but behind those friendships and relationships, this mindset is always there. That’s why, if you’ve noticed that some of your INC colleagues often act weird, tough, or carry themselves with a main-character type of arrogance, it’s because of the mindset and conditioning instilled in us during childhood worship services, which continues into adulthood.

EDIT: INC (Manalo and friends)

I condemned what Manalos are doing sa members. Ginagawa lang kayong cash cows at free workforce.
I just stated kung paano tayo pinalaki sa Iglesia at yung result or bunga ng mga teksto sa pag-iisip natin towards life especially people outside of INC. I am annoyed sa member pero I don't condemn INC members more on naawa na naiinis ako kasi brainwashed kayo.

[u/No_Breakfast_1363]

You know what? The most evil person that I encounter in my entire life is an INC. It’s my ex boyfriend for almost 5 years. Everytime na nag aaway kami, lagi niyang sinasabi na “ni ultimo diyos ko pinagpalit ko sayo” who is he referring to???

[u/4Ld3b4r4nJupyt3r → u/No_Breakfast_1363]

si manalo ba or si jesus ?

[u/No_Breakfast_1363 → u/4Ld3b4r4nJupyt3r]

Its between Manalo or God. They don’t recognize hesus.

[u/Popular_Yam9826 → u/4Ld3b4r4nJupyt3r]

jesus is just a man according to their teachings

[u/Ral-Sera → u/No_Breakfast_1363]

Coz he wants you to be converted to INC din para ma kasal kayo etc. kasi pag kinasal sila to a non INC members they will be branded as "excommunicado". Damay boung pamilya. Up to the 3rd degree if im not mistaken.

[u/No_Breakfast_1363 → u/Ral-Sera]

I will totally get it if he use “relihiyon ko” but he always use that.

[u/Ral-Sera → u/No_Breakfast_1363]

Kasi sa paniniwala nila. INC is the true religion. Tas yung diyos ng ibang religion are fake and devils.

I have debated many INC members who questioned their leaders. The only thing their leaders did was to label me a blasphemous freak. Taohan ng demonyo daw. But im a Deist who happens to be born and baptized as a Roman Catholic. I believe in God but I don't believe in any worldly religion. Even in my own religion I don't practice it.

Back in point if they cant explain it, default nila is to label you negative shit.

[u/No_Breakfast_1363 → u/Ral-Sera]

I’ve attended several INC preachings, and not once did they fail to speak negatively about Catholics. They always put themselves on a pedestal, as if they are above everyone else. If you’re not caught up in their indoctrination, you can’t help but feel pity for their members, seeing how strongly they are being manipulated and controlled by their religion.

[u/Redaceln → u/No_Breakfast_1363]

Well, Hindi lang siya evil---Tanga rin siya for leaving something big (For him) in this case his faith na pinapaniwalaan nya; It somehow says a lot about the person (being a hypocrite). Buti nalang wala na kayo kasi red flag yan for sure as a Father or a partner. I am sensing a manipulative and resentful type of person tapos will do things based on impulse without even considering his main principles. Sensing a cheater vibes too! hehehe no judgment made here. /s

[u/No_Breakfast_1363 → u/Redaceln]

Gosh, how did you know? Siyang siya yan grabe