Cult listing

As Christian revival sweeps in various parts of our nation, counterfeit beliefs (foreign and domestic) continue to persist-prying on believers and non-believers alike-giving false hope to every Filipinos. These are some of those who have already crept inside our country creating spiritual gangrene in the different levels of our society:

FOREIGN CULTS OF CHRISTIANITY

These are those that had broken their ties with orthodox Christianity denying the essential Christian doctrines. They also use the Bible as their source of belief even claiming to regard Jesus Christ as the central figure. What is noticeable among them is they falsely claim to be the only true representation of Christ’s Church.

This refers to the cults of Christianity that came from outside the Philippine Islands and was brought here by their emissaries to spread their false teachings. Examples are as follows:

  • Jehovah’s Witness (Watchtower Society)- Charles Taze Russell.
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism) – Joseph F. Smith, Jr.
  • Seventh-Day Adventists (Sabbatarians) – Ellen G. White
  • United Pentecostal Church International (“Oneness“) – David K. Bernard (Superintindent)
  • Christian Science / Church of Science – Mary Ann Morse Baker (Mary Baker Eddy)
  • Church of Scientology – L. Ron Hubbard
  • Church of Recovery (Lord’s Recovery, Local Churches) – Witness Lee (“Oneness”)
  • International Churches of Christ (The Boston Movement / MMICC) – Kip McKean
  • Children of God (“The Family of Love”) – David Brandt Berg (“Moses David”)
  • Unification Church (“The Moonies”) – Rev. Sun Myung Moon
  • Armstrongism Groups – These are splinter-groups that still holds to Herbert W. Armstrong’s theology and practices.
  • The Church of Christ or The Disciples of Christ – (“Campbellites” )
  • End-time Message Ministry or “Branhamites” – William Marrion Branham
  • Christadelphians – John Thomas
  • Paul C. Jong and The New Life Mission.
  • Manmin Joong-ang Church and Rev. Jae-Rock Lee
  • World Mission Society Church of God – Ahn Sahng-hong

DOMESTIC CULTS OF CHRISTIANITY

Local Cults otherwise known as indigenous cults. This refers to the cults of Christianity that are home grown (in the Philippines. They may have similar doctrines with the major cults but managed to formulate their own style of unsound theology. Examples are as follows:

  • Iglesia ni Cristo (I.N.C.) – Felix Y. Manalo
  • Jesus Miracle Crusade International Ministry (“Oneness“) – Wilde E. Almeda
  • The Kingdom of Jesus Christ the Name Above Every Name (“Oneness“) – Apollo C. Quiboloy
  • Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (Fourth Watch) – Arsenio T. Ferriol
  • Members Church of God International (“Ang Dating Daan“) – Eli F. Soriano
  • Shepherd’s Message – Joey Guerrero
  • Jesus Christ To God Be the Glory or Friends Again (“Oneness“) – Louie R. Santos
  • Back to Christ (“Oneness”) – Father Lahi

MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS

What is the meaning of “religion”?

The word “religion” in the New Testament came from the Greek word “thrēskia” which refers to “externals in worship” in relation to the religious ceremonies. Although the Latin meaning of this English word is religare which means “to tie fast” it is not an accurate meaning. A person who belongs to a certain religion is perhaps “tied fast” to a set of beliefs, values and practices of a spiritual leader that are not necessarily Christian. They have common beliefs and reverence for a supernatural power or powers. They regard as a creator of the universe a personal supreme being or an impersonal force that through out the years has become an institutionalized system.

  • Roman Catholicism
  • Islam – Muhhammad
  • Buddhism – Siddhartha Gautama
  • Hindusim
  • Zoroastrianism – Zoroaster
  • Judaism 
  • Shintoism

OCCULTS BELIEF SYSTEMS

The word “occult” means hidden where the practices are not totally expose to the naked eye of the public avoiding examination. The occult system of belief opposes the central teachings of the Christian faith. While all cults of Christianity are also false religion, not all false religions are cults of Christianity because not all religion claims to be Christian.

These are offspring of eastern philosophy which are usually are rooted in Hinduism, Buddhism or Taoism. They occasionally claim compatibility with Christianity

  • Sorcery and Witchcraft
  • Faith Healing
  • Feng Shui
  • Horoscopes
  • Ouija Board
  • Transcendental Meditation
  • Astral Projection
  • Out-of-Body Experience

INDIGENOUS CULTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

  • Philippine Benevolent Missionary Association (P.B.M.A.) – Ruben Ecleo
  • Tres Persona Solo Dios
  • Ako Nga – Casiano Nazaire
  • Rizalista (“Brown Messiah”)

NEW AGE AND OTHER WORLDVIEWS

  • Atheism/Agnosticism
  • Evolution – Charles Darwin
  • Freemasonry
  • Liberation Theology
  • UFO
  • Raelian Cult
  • Theosophy

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