Iglesia Ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo's first chapelThe Iglesia ni Cristo (also known as INC or Iglesya ni Kristo; Filipino for Church of Christ) is an independent religious organization which originated in the Philippines.
The INC was incorporated in the Philippines by Felix Manalo on July 27, 1914; The church professes to be the reestablishment of the original church founded by Jesus and does not accept the doctrine of the Trinity, including the deity of Jesus.
The Iglesia ni Cristo's architecture is notable for the narrow-pointed spires of its chapel buildings.
Contents
1 Background information
2 Missionary activities
3 Central office
4 Politics
5 Criticism
5.1 From religious groups
5.2 Secular criticism
6 See also
7 External links
7.1 Pro
7.2 Con
7.3 Other related links
8 References
Background information Felix Manalo on the cover of the PasugoThe historical context of the Iglesia ni Cristo lies in a period of the early 20th century characterised by a variety of rural anti-colonialism movements, often with religious undertones, in the Philippines. At this time, U.S. missionary work was exposing Filipino culture to many alternatives to the Catholicism installed under earlier Spanish rule.
Felix Manalo was deeply religious as a child and joined many religious organizations as a young adult, leaving each after finding teachings which he felt contradicted those in the Bible. He proclaimed that God gave him a mission to preach the gospel and to reestablish the first church founded by Jesus.
The INC began with a handful of followers on July 27, 1914 in Punta, Santa Ana, Manila; with Manalo as its head minister. Manalo propagated his message within his local area, growing the Iglesia ni Cristo and converting members of other religions. As membership increased, he delegated others to spread the teachings of the INC and it eventually spread throughout the Philippines and to other countries. After Felix Manalo's death in 1963, his son Eraño took
Iglesia ni Cristo's first chapelThe Iglesia ni Cristo (also known as INC or Iglesya ni Kristo; Filipino for Church of Christ) is an independent religious organization which originated in the Philippines.
The INC was incorporated in the Philippines by Felix Manalo on July 27, 1914; The church professes to be the reestablishment of the original church founded by Jesus and does not accept the doctrine of the Trinity, including the deity of Jesus.
The Iglesia ni Cristo's architecture is notable for the narrow-pointed spires of its chapel buildings.
Contents
1 Background information
2 Missionary activities
3 Central office
4 Politics
5 Criticism
5.1 From religious groups
5.2 Secular criticism
6 See also
7 External links
7.1 Pro
7.2 Con
7.3 Other related links
8 References
Background information Felix Manalo on the cover of the PasugoThe historical context of the Iglesia ni Cristo lies in a period of the early 20th century characterised by a variety of rural anti-colonialism movements, often with religious undertones, in the Philippines. At this time, U.S. missionary work was exposing Filipino culture to many alternatives to the Catholicism installed under earlier Spanish rule.
Felix Manalo was deeply religious as a child and joined many religious organizations as a young adult, leaving each after finding teachings which he felt contradicted those in the Bible. He proclaimed that God gave him a mission to preach the gospel and to reestablish the first church founded by Jesus.
The INC began with a handful of followers on July 27, 1914 in Punta, Santa Ana, Manila; with Manalo as its head minister. Manalo propagated his message within his local area, growing the Iglesia ni Cristo and converting members of other religions. As membership increased, he delegated others to spread the teachings of the INC and it eventually spread throughout the Philippines and to other countries. After Felix Manalo's death in 1963, his son Eraño took
References: 'Indigenous Christian Churches ' Philippines: A Country Study, (Washington, DC: US Library of Congress, 1993 4th ed.) A representative of the INC Administration states that this site contains gross inaccuracies. 'Iglesia Ni Cristo Insiders ', Insiders, Inc 'How the Church teaches ', Let Us Reason ministries (2002). Retrieved July 27, 2005. 'Salvation ', Let Us Reason ministries (2002) 'Iglesia ni Cristo ', Catholic Answers (August 2004). Retrieved July 5, 2005. 'Mosaic Christian Programs ', Vision TV (2005) Aromin, Rubin D. 'God 's Own Special People ', God 's Message (Manila: Iglesia ni Kristo, July 2001) cited by Student621. Bible Students Page at tripod.com. Retrieved July 6, 2005. Crisostomo, Isabelo T Echeminada, Perseus. 'Iglesia seeks TRO vs publication of 'blasphemous ' book ', The Philippine Star (Manila: May 24, 2005) Partridge, Christopher (Ed.) (2004) Robles, JoJo. 'INC against free press? ', Manila Standard Today Online (May 25, 2005). Retrieved July 3, 2005. Suarez, E Tipon, Emmanuel 'Iglesia Ni Cristo celebrates 90th anniversary ' PhilippineNews.com (Jul 28, 2004) Retrieved August 19, 2005 Elliff, Robert 'Iglesia Ni Cristo: The Only True Church? ' (1989) - Retrieved September 10, 2005 Keating, Karl 'Into the Maw of the Cult ' This Rock (February 1990) - Retrieved September 10, 2005 Keith, Gaby B 'City Congratulates INC on 90th Founding Anniversary ' bagiw.com (Jul 26, 2004)