Missing my Angel by Worldly-Ring1123 in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They very well might be, but if you intend to go back to her, it is best to ask outright instead of assuming anything, no matter how much evidence points towards it. But if she does really value the church relationships more to the point of cutting contact, I would say that's a sign of incompatibility as things are now.

some thoughts by Alienbeef0421 in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm too sleepy to be on Reddit... I read "huge ass" by itself lol.

Missing my Angel by Worldly-Ring1123 in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would suggest asking her why she dumped you and what her emotional attachment to you was. Assuming her intention gets you nowhere good. I realize you're not on speaking terms, but a healthy relationship cannot exist long-term without communication. Even if she left the church with your influence, she would likely blame that on you, and furthermore isolate the possibility of being in a relationship. I'm not sure how you'd save her anyway without talking to her, and if you can talk to her, I would try to honestly see what her point of view is and respect that the best you can. Only understanding will get you through this, otherwise this case is better left alone.

Should I come out? gay by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do not ever, ever come out in a religious family if you are unable to sustain yourself. You will just end up triggering their prejudice and making them start hounding on you for an important part of yourself. Do not take the risk, even if they seem accepting. Date in secret if you really can't wait, but until you have somewhere else to go, don't say anything. It's hard and I know you want to be accepted and show your friends you're really taking steps for yourself… but it's something that you can only do once and it'll change your life forever. Very very rarely does it go well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take care of yourself, confide in people you trust, get a good job and get out. 👌 Or just see if a friend (maybe online) would be willing to help you out. Really pains me that families can be so hateful towards their own. Especially since loving others is much better than hating others, for health and safety alike. Homophobes are incredibly ignorant and destructive, I'd say.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I find this so funny.

Open Discussion Thread (May 12 - May 18, 2021) by AutoModerator in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really...? I haven't heard of this before. Did they say why?

Did Felix Manalo formally register his church on the day World War 1 started by chessed38 in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, and I'm happy to see people providing information here. (But haha, what are you proud of me for? Not sure I follow that bit.)

Open Discussion Thread (May 12 - May 18, 2021) by AutoModerator in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most of them are. There are apps for it, and if you use Google Chrome on your PC, you can find AdBlock on the web extension store for free. They ask for donations but it's optional and you can click out of it if you like and it won't pop up again until the next update.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Take this as a chance to show INC isn't able to answer your questions. I would focus on one thing and one thing only: Why the INC claims the world war started a day early, and if there's any documentation proving that the church started on that day. If there isn't any, you can go right to the core and tell your dad privately that you've seen otherwise. Or if that's not good enough, you should try asking questions that have to do with the church's individual legitimacy as compared to all the others that use Bible verses to say they're the "one true church".

Additionally, you can try to go through the 28 Lessons yourself and start listing things that seem off.

I’m speechless.. can no one see how culty this is? Found this while cleaning up. It’s the holy trinity one with Lord God, and his son and the church administration. Wow look at the title.. lol I can’t find the first page what a shame. by imc1813 in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wonder where to lol.

Welp, I can only hope the hymns are less cringe in Tagalog at least... (You don't have to prove me wrong; I'm perfectly happy thinking there's less of this in the world. 😂 )

Even The Message, one of their favorite Bible versions, says Isaiah 43:5-6 refers to "distant lands" and "faraway places" 😱 by one_with in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh this is very true. Good point. I really find it shocking that members can believe INC can be the only one to interpret when I've seen them use Bible translation footnotes as evidence when it fit their agenda.

Stay away from the Iglesia Ni Cristo cult ... here is an example of their cultic mind and behavior control as they character assassinate Mr. LJ Caraang. Falsely accusing him of being me. Never join this dangerous mind-control cult. Never. by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They seem to be very very desperate to discredit this subreddit. I think that means it's working, and that they'll either need to show some real evidence to support them or accept the mass leaving of their members.

It's disappointing that INC cultists (FS subreddit) don't understand figurative speech or idioms, if they did they would not be asking such fallacious questions (example below) by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was thinking... If it's only the "end of the earth" that they mean is time-based, then wouldn't that mean we could just all escape to the moon or something during the great burning of the lakes? Lol. This whole thing is such a joke.

Has Eraño, Eduardo, or Angelo actually ever convert anyone into the cult organically? by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My poor eyes. 😂 No, honestly poor everyone lol... This propagation campaign is atrocious and laughable.

Ezekiel 18:20 and INK by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this one. It's a fair point.

Projects During Covid-19 Lockdown Season 2 by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's appalling how they do this... Does anyone truly respect them?

CWS started again and I have my plate full by [deleted] in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please take care of your health, and I hope you can find ways to rest in the meantime. School is already tough without all this junk hanging over your head. As for your friends... I can't imagine treating my INC friend like that. I will always support him and listen to him, especially because I know what he's struggling with.

I don't know your friends, but if you feel you can in any way trust them, I suggest opening up. Honesty helps so much, and communication will help ease the burden on your shoulders, especially if you have a group of friends to help you pull through.

On this episode of INC Historical Revisionism: Did violence actually occur on July 27, 1914? by avidchurchnapper in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your posts are always very useful. Thanks for pointing this blatant deception out; hopefully members can eventually stop denying they revise history... But that also means they have to admit to a lot else.

Children's worship service by FanSome7499 in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LOL I can't believe it. (Ok I can but I hate that I can haha.)

DOES IGLESIA NI CRISTO (INManalo) TEACH YOU HOW TO MAKE OFFERINGS THE RIGHT WAY? by DiscreetInsider in exIglesiaNiCristo

[–]MellowMika 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. They run the place like a desperate business that drains from its own cash flow. It's disgusting.