Detractors of the INC always say that the INC support "present administrations" and maintain relationship with them, for an exchange of something and so on.
IS THIS TRUE?
Ive found a similar opinion from a nonmember regarding this:
Dominique - July 9, 2006 9:00 amINC’s track record shows that they support whoever is in power that will serve their interest. It’s a religion of vested interest. Manalo supported Marcos, Estrada, and now Arroyo.
The thing is: The INC NEVER been biased with present administrations even before, especially if it is contrary to mass' interest.
How can i say that?
Because even those presidents were supported by the INC in elections, its not a reason for the INC to support them even it affects the country so much.
Many may ask: Is there any evidence?
Ofcourse! I do not clear things without any proofs, because i always present the TRUTH!
Ferdinand Marcos (1965-1986)
Many knows and even claim that the INC have a lasting relationship with Ferdinand Marcos and even support Marcos until he was ousted in 1986 (source: wikipedia). Martial law was came into force on Sep. 22, 1972, and even before the popular People Power Revolution came, INC had already made a protest:
"Feb. 14, 1975: Protest march of 50,000 Iglesia ni Cristo brethren against martial law human rights abuses." source: Pasugo issue September 2009
Cory Aquino (1986-1992)
Even though the INC did not vote for Cory Aquino, it doesnt mean that INC is against with Cory Aquino. But because of soaring prices, on July 22, 1991, the INC planned a rally "to appeal to the government to listen to the nationwide clamor for the rollback of the prices of petroleum products and other commodities." But called off because "the government reached by presenting a proposal for price reduction. " (source: Pasugo issue July-August 1991)"There's a lesson somewhere on the triumph of the Iglesia ni Cristo on the issue of oil prices reduction. The INC position was simply stated: the church wanted a 'reasonable' reduction of oil prices. When it was met, INC Executive Minister Erano Manalo called off its mammoth rally. And after that, total silence. No breast-beating,. No post mortem analysis... The INC knows when to talk, and knows when to stop."
(Carlos Monteverde, "Scanner", People's Journal, july 25, 1991)
Gloria Arroyo (2001-2010)
INC supported Gloria Arroyo when she ran for senator, vice president, president and now as congresswoman. (source: mb.com) But that doesnt mean that INC will support Arroyo in everything, because the INC is not bias. That's why on the known Edsa III: "The rebellion aimed to remove Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the presidency and to reinstate Estrada." source: wikipedia
Again, the INC is never been biased with the government, just to have a good relationship with it. The INC knows when an event is too much and so on.
So, it is not true as what the nonmembers alleged, like saying the INC always support present administrations because of personal interests. WRONG! and this judgment is again very UNFAIR.
It is always our faith that whatever church's administration plans to this town will always be God's. It is our prayer that He be with church's leader always. God bless the Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo).
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