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	Iglesia Ni Cristo
		The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC, Filipino for Church of Christ) is a religion originating in the Philippines.
		The Iglesia ni Cristo has grown to become possibly the second-largest single Christian religion in the Philippines and has grown to thousands of congregations in over 84 countries and territories throughout the world.
		INC members are noted for their bloc voting in Philippine elections, and some Philippine media credit the INC bloc vote for the presidential campaign victory of Joseph Estrada in 1998, and the re-election of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2004.
	aboutiglesianicristo.blogspot.com (530 words)

	Iglesia ni Cristo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The INC was incorporated in the Philippines by Felix Manalo on July 27, 1914;
		The Iglesia ni Cristo's architecture is notable for the narrow-pointed spires of its chapel buildings with the name of "Iglesia ni Cristo" and its logo on the front of the chapel, particularly on the top of the main door.
		The 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.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iglesia_ni_Cristo (2792 words)

	Iglesia Ni Cristo
		The Iglesia ni Cristo (Tagalog, "Church of Christ") claims to be the true Church established by Christ.
		A pillar of Iglesia belief is that its emergence in the Philippines was prophesied in the Bible.
		Iglesia argues that in this verse, Isaiah is referring to the "far east" and that this is the place where the "Church of Christ" will emerge in the last days.
	miong2.tripod.com /id58.html (2167 words)

	Iglesia Ni Cristo Encyclopedia Articles @ InnerMan.com (Inner Man) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Those who continue in violation of INC doctrines after being admonished are expelled from the INC. Certain violations, such as eating blood, marrying non-INC members, and not voting for or voting against political candidates selected by the INC administration, usually result in mandatory expulsion after the first proven offense.
		The INC's center of operations is the Iglesia ni Cristo Central Office; a large, secured complex located on Commonwealth Avenue, New Era, Quezon City, Philippines.
		Keating also states that an INC claim that that the Pope's title is "Vicarius Filii Dei," which is engraved on a tiara, and translates to the Roman numerals "666," is a fabrication and untrue.
	www.innerman.com /encyclopedia/Iglesia_ni_Cristo (1837 words)

	Iglesia ni Cristo: "A Most Powerful Union"
		Iglesia doctrine is based on the Bible and the "prophetic interpretations" of church founder Felix Y. Manalo, who left both the Catholic and the Protestant churches before founding the INC in 1914.
		Romana, in her seminal study of the INC, said that by the 1950s, the church was recruiting from 10,000 to 15,000 converts a year.
		INC claims to have 2 million members of voting age, although pollster Felipe Miranda believes that the actual figure is closer to 1 to 1.5 million.
	www.pcij.org /stories/2002/inc2.html (1671 words)

	Iglesia ni Cristo
		Iglesia is not better known, despite its numbers, because the majority of Iglesia’s members are Filipino.
		A pillar of Iglesia belief is that its emergence in the Philippines was prophesied in the Bible.
		Iglesia argues that in this verse, Isaiah is referring to the "far east" and that this is the place where the "Church of Christ" will emerge in the last days.
	www.catholic.com /library/Iglesia_Ni_Cristo.asp (2168 words)

	Catholic Answers Forums - Iglesia Ni Cristo
		The Iglesia ni Cristo believes that the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Matthew 3:17), is the one and only Savior given by God (Acts 13:23).
		The Iglesia ni Cristo believes that the task of understanding God’s words in the Bible, and teaching them without alteration, without adding or diminishing, are given exclusively to the messengers of God (Mark 4:11-12; Romans 10:15; Deuteronomy 12:32).
		The Iglesia ni Cristo believes that every member of the Church is duty-bound to submit himself to the Church Administration because it is God’s commandment (Hebrews 13:17).
	forums.catholic.com /showthread.php?t=106655&goto=newpost (3615 words)

	Iglesia Ni Cristo - Asia Finest Discussion Forum
		They were first known as Iglesia ni Kristo with an "K" now changed to C. It was later after his apocalyptic influence from 7th day Adventism and all the education that he gave prophetic significance to this date.
		The reason Iglesia is not better known, despite its numbers among their culture, is that the vast majority of Iglesia's members are Filipino which includes those in the U.S..
		According to the INC he was unable to fulfill this desire because of bad health which forced him to return to the Philippines.
	www.asiafinest.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=13732 (1549 words)

	Iglesia ni Cristo: Church at the Crossroads
		Today the INC has made peace with the government and has tried to exercise its clout as it had in the past, by influencing the appointment of key officials and promising to deliver votes in exchange for concessions to the church and church-linked businesses.
		True, the INC is still bristling that Estrada, whom it supported in the 1998 and previous elections, had been ousted from office.
		The political clout of the INC stems from the doctrine of the inviolability of the word of the all-powerful, infallible executive minister and the 17 executive officers under him.
	www.pcij.org /stories/2002/inc.html (2485 words)

	Iglesia ni Cristo : religious cults and sects
		Sociologically, Iglesia ni Cristo is a sect of Christianity.
		Iglesia spokesmen have said the sect provides "guidance" to its voters, in line with the sect's belief that its chief minister is authorized by God to interpret the teachings of the Bible in contemporary times.
		Theologically, Iglesia ni Cristo is a cult of Christianity.
	www.apologeticsindex.org /i20.html (1723 words)

	Biography of Felix manalo
		While there is not any proof of the accusations Iglesia tells it this way "Brother Felix remained with the Adventists until the time that he began to question their observance of the Sabbath during Saturdays.
		The reason Iglesia is not better known, despite its numbers among their culture, is that the vast majority of Iglesia's members are Filipino which includes those in the U.S..
		According to the INC he was unable to fulfill this desire because of bad health which forced him to return to the Philippines.
	www.letusreason.org /Iglesia2.htm (1492 words)

	DID IGLESIA NI CRISTO CHIEFTAIN SNUB GLORIA? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Presidential Spokesman Ignacio Bunye immediately doused speculations that the INC visit was part of the President’s strategy to woo the church’s leadership to support her candidacy in the May elections.
		Arroyo merely "paid a courtesy call" on the INC leadership and took the opportunity to explain the success of her administration’s program to promote the propagation of the high breed "Gloria rice" variety that has doubled or even tripled the production of Filipino farmers who use them.
		INC rice farmers, along with other rice farmers in the country, could avail of the government’s subsidized prices of hybrid "Gloria rice" and their palay produce would be bought at much higher farm gate prices by the National Food Authority (NFA).
	www.newsflash.org /2003/05/pe/pe002860.htm (446 words)

	What is Iglesia ni Cristo?
		The phrase “Iglesia Ni Cristo” is Tagalog (the language of the Philippines) for “Church of Christ.” Sadly, while claiming to be a church, Iglesia Ni Cristo has all of the basic elements of a cult.
		The Iglesia Ni Cristo claims to be the one, true Church of Christ because they are called “the Church of Christ” and they can point to some verses in the Bible which use the phrase “Church of Christ.” Most notably, they point to Romans 16:16, which says, “Greet one another with a holy kiss.
		Another example of the cultic nature of Iglesia Ni Cristo is the claim to be the sole source of truth and salvation.
	www.gotquestions.org /Iglesia-ni-Cristo.html (896 words)

	Little sect is big player in Philippine politics
		Iglesia ni Cristo, a small but well-connected sect that votes as one, is set to reprise a familiar role as kingmaker in the closely contested May 10 presidential election.
		Theologically, the Iglesia ni Cristo is a cult of Christianity due to its rejection of core doctrines of the Christian faith
		Her main rival Fernando Poe had been courting the Iglesia voters because their total is roughly equivalent to the theoretical number of votes that the movie star needs to catch up with Macapgal-Arroyo, based on the results of the latest opinion surveys, which have him trailing the incumbent by 4.5 percentage points.
	www.religionnewsblog.com /7086/little-sect-is-big-player-in-philippine-politics (1106 words)

	Iglesia Ni Cristo Free Term Papers, Free Essays, and Free Book Reports
		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.
		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.
	www.oppapers.com /essays/Iglesia-Ni-Cristo/77767 (432 words)

	Iglesia Ni Cristo
		Almost all religion like Iglesia ni Cristo ni Manalo (Felix Manalo, Erdie Manalo), Born Again, Jehovas Witnesses (Charles Taze Russel), Jesus is Lord Church (Eddie Villanueva), El Shaddai (Mike Velarde), Latter day Saints (Ellen G. White), Catholics, and other Cults and Religions claims that they are the true church, they are the true Christians.
		This website INC Exposed (Iglesia ni Cristo ni Manalo "Church of Christ") in particular is an exposition of what they do in the real world, we will also include biblical incites in their preaching, doctrines.
		Three members of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) said to be "vigilantes" or members of the INC Security force - including two policeman........
	www4.webng.com /emanalo (393 words)

	Iglesia ni Cristo on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
		Not only does Iglesia ni Cristo spread fear among their members to be condemned if they don't follow the Church's leaders rulings, totally neglecting that those leaders are human beings with all their shortcomings and errors human beings are capable of.
		Iglesia ni Cristo also claims to only follow what the bible says, literally, and that there is no interpretation whatsoever in their teachings, strictly, what the bible says.
		Iglesia ni Cristo only quotes the Moffatt translation of Isaiah 43:5 for their claim to be the "chosen" church, the true Church of Christ.
	www.flickr.com /photos/2rokbotoy/69399041 (8137 words)

	Iglesia Ni Cristo Replies - Christian Forums (Site not responding. Last check: )
		After all the apostles died, the "falling away" that apostle Paul foretold occured and the Church of Christ was replaced by the Catholic Church.andnbsp;The Iglesia Ni Cristo is the true Church of Christ that re-emerged at a place and time designated by God in fulfillment of prophecy.
		To members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, obedience to the commandments of God is realistic and not burdensome.
		INC teaches that membership in their organization plus complete submission to the Executive Minister and the rest of the Church administration is the only way to be saved:
	www.christianforums.com /t23415&highlight=iglesia+cristo (1528 words)

	The Unofficial Site of the Iglesia ni Cristo
		The INC's interpretation and its defense of its angel doctrine is pathetic at its worst.
		Iglesia ni Cristo leader Erano G. Manalo commanded all members who have attended the Sunday (Sep. 23, 2001) worship service to save all non members from the coming lake of fire.
		INC members attempted to explain it but since the explanation becomes more confusing, they tell the readers to "ask our minister".
	incworld.faithweb.com (1128 words)

	Iglesia ni Cristo
		"The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) is a significant element today in the religious mosaic of the Philippines.
		-Harper Anne C The Iglesia ni Cristo and Evangelical Christianity,"Journal of Asian Missions (2001) Vol.
		"the INC each year dedicates approximately 100 church buildings that bristle with magnificient spires, feature concrete soaring arches, are painted in distinctive pastel colors, and display high standard of maintenance.
	www.geocities.com /truthfinder_inc (692 words)

	Into the Maw of the Cult (This Rock: February 1990)
		Iglesia ni Cristo tells its members little about their founder: What I said brought a strange silence to the gymnasium.
		Iglesia Ni Cristo’s anti-Catholicism is not very inventive--that, or the attention span of Iglesia people is remarkably short.
		It was the most frightening because Iglesia ni Cristo is a true cult, not a mere sect, and it was easy to see why bodyguards were de rigueur, even if their muscle wasn't needed this night.
	www.catholic.com /thisrock/1990/9002fea1.asp (2630 words)

	The “Iglesia Ni Cristo”: A Christian analysis
		The INC claims to be the restored Church of Christ.
		The Jesus of the INC is a creature who had no prior existence until he was conceived in the womb of the Virgin Mary.
		The INC is a challenge indeed to the Christian Church.
	dshortt.homestead.com /files/cults_iglesia_ni_cristo_tony_costa.htm (1494 words)

	Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC)
		Yet, we are told by INC sources that Felix loved his mother so much after her death that he decided to get rid of the surname YSAGUN of his father and take his mother's name "MANALO" as his new name in founding Iglesia Ni Cristo religion.
		But INC churches are common in many villages and towns of the Philippines and known for their elaborate architectural design used to catch attention and show the poor masses this is the true Church of God.
		Iglesia Ni Cristo is not the Israel of God, the Kingdom of God, and thus is not the true Apostolic Church born on the day of Pentecost.
	jesus-messiah.com /philippines/inc/inc.html (9214 words)

	Iglesia ni Cristo (Inc.) vs CA : 119673 : July 26, 1996 : J Puno : En Banc
		The Iglesia ni Cristo insists on the literal translation of the bible and says that our (Catholic) veneration of the Virgin Mary is not to be condoned because nowhere it is found in the bible that we should do so.
		Petitioner Iglesia ni Cristo, however, is directed to refrain from offending and attacking other existing religions in showing ‘Ang Iglesia ni Cristo’ program.
		They (The Iglesia ni Kristo) tackle/discuss only their own interpretations (and) while the sides of the Protestants and the Catholics who they pick on in this episode are not heard of.
	www.supremecourt.gov.ph /jurisprudence/1996/jul1996/119673.htm (4948 words)

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