MANILA, Philippines– Actress Gladys Reyes and husband Cristopher Roxas took the opportunity to speak up on the controversy surrounding Iglesia ni Cristo the past few days.
On Instagram, Gladys posted a photo of her and Cristopher plus a group photo of their friends from the INC.
“Ako’y Iglesia ni Cristo.. Dahil sa kaabalahan sa teyping ng serye, pagrerebyu ng mga materyal sa telebisyon at pelikula bilang isa sa lupon ng MTRCB, kabi-kabilang pulong bilang “executive producer” para sa aking programa, pirmahan ng kontrata para sa isang makabuluhang programa sa telebisyon at higit sa lahat oras para sa asawa at aking tatlong mga anak, ay hindi ako nagkaroon ng pagkakataong maglahad ng aking saloobin ukol sa maituturing na pinakamalaking pagsubok sa INC.
(I am a member of Iglesia ni Cristo…Because of my tapings, review of materials for television and movies as part of MTRCB, as “executive producer” of my program, signing a contract for a show on TV and spending time with my husband and my 3 kids, I did not have the opportunity to share my thoughts on the trials experienced by the INC.)
“Sa aking mga katrabaho at “kaibigan” sa tunay na kahulugan ng salitang yun, maging hindi ko personal na kakilala, na hindi ko naringgan ng sarkastikong komento, na hindi agad-agad nanghusga, di nagpadama ng pagiging insensitibo, bagkus nagpaabot ng pagmamalasakit, simpatya at respeto sa aming nararamdaman kulang ang salitang salamat!!
(To my co-workers and “friends” in the true sense of that word, even those whom I don’t know personally, from whom I did not hear sarcastic comments, who did not judge immediately, were not insensitive, reached out with understanding, sympathy and respect, there are no words but thank you!!)
“Sa mga kapatid sa Iglesia, mas lalo tayong magpakatatag at pakahigpitan ang pagkapit sa doktrina at aral na tumimo sa ating puso, isip at kaluluwa. Mas lalo natin pagtibayin ang pundasyon ng ating pananampalataya. Sa mga ganitong panahon, wag tayong manghina, wag tayo manlupaypay, hindi kahinaan ang pagluha, iiyak natin lahat sa ating Panginoong Dyos sa pamamagitan ng panalangin, ang lahat ng hapis at suliranin. Pakatandaan po natin sa Dyos tayo naglilingkod at hindi sa tao, Ako’y Iglesia ni Cristo.. mananatili at maninindigan!!” Gladys wrote.
(To our brothers and sisters from Iglesia, let us be strong and continue to stick to the doctrines and lessons that taught us to be true in our heart, mind and soul. Let us strengthen our foundation of our faith. In these times, let us not be weak, let us not lose our strength. Crying is not a sign of weakness, let us cry to our God through prayers, the pain and problems. Let us remember that we serve God and not human kind. I am an Iglesia ni Cristo…always and will stick by it.)
Gladys’ husband Cristopher also took to his Facebook account to share his thoughts about the controversy.
“Sa mga nagtatanong at may mga komento about sa INC...ito po ang stand ko…IGLESIA PO AKO NI CRISTO hindi po ako iglesia ng kung sino man…kung ano po ang sinampalatayanang ko doktrina at laman ng bibliya yun ang sinusunod ko..ang IGLESIA NI CRISTO ay banal ang tao po ay kanya kanyang punas lang po ng lamesa…bakit ako titingin sa tao, siya ba ang diyos ko..at higit sa lahat sa akin ba sisingilin yan kung sino ang may sala siya ang haharap pag dating ng takdang panahon…paano niyo hihikatin sa puso ko ang naramdaman ko ng tawagin ako ni cristo…” he wrote.
(For those asking and have comments about INC, this is my stand… I am from IGLESIA NI CRISTO, not iglesia [church] of just anyone…the doctrines we believe and what the Bible contains, that’s what I will follow…IGLESIA NI CRISTO is holy. People wipe their tables in their own ways...why should I look to a person, is he my God? And most of all, will I be made accountable for the sins of others? Whoever sinned will be made accountable at the right time. How would you know what I felt when I was called by Christ?)
The Iglesia ni Cristio is currently facing a string of controversial events. Felix Nathaniel “Angel” Manalo, brother of Eduardo Manalo, the current executive minister of INC posted on YouTube that his life and the life of his mother Tenny Manalo were in danger. Manalo’s family members exposed the alleged corruption within the INC. They also revealed the supposed abduction of INC ministers who have been critical of the group’s hierarchy.
His family members’ statements prompted Manalo to expel his own mother and brother from the group. – Rappler.com
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