Spiritual Confusion

Just about two hours ago, I incidentally tuned in to the TV program of Iglesia ni Cristo. I’m not a member of the religion, but I somehow like watching their discussions on life’s problems. The show is about the achievements of the religion, its expansion throughout the world, and the proof that it’s God’s deliverer in the last days.

But that’s not the one that disturbs me. It’s the fact that the members of the religion are more united and know each other very well, unlike most of us Catholics who just ignore our seatmates and dissipate after the mass without the teachings of God in our hearts. Some are too shy to sing fearing that they may look ridiculous. Some do texting and chitchat while the mass is going on. Some just waste their time sitting and standing without understanding what the priest is talking about. They just do it for the sake of tradition. Even in church, we fear of thieves. It’s just like the churches in Quiapo, Tondo, and Baclaran.

All members of Iglesia ni Cristo wear decent attire, while some of Catholics dig in to hip-hop style. I’ve got just some feedback. Iglesia ni Cristo doesn’t consider Jesus Christ as a God, though it’s through Him that we’ll receive forgiveness from the Father. Also, some of its leaders keep on criticizing Eli Soriano. Do they really have to speak ill of other people? Is it right to make war against other religion? Why can’t they just unite in teaching God’s words?

Oftentimes, I wish that I belong to a religion or sect where people are closely united and do charity work together. I think one of them is being a Born-Again Christian. In that way, I can follow God’s teachings very well and then, proudly say that I love Him.

Look. I’m just referring to some, not all, Catholics who do not appreciate and practice God’s ways very well. They are the ones who are much tempted in playing and malling after going to church. What happens is they think about it the whole hour of staying in church. Thus, the spirit never enters their minds. That carelessness in faith may be the reason why a lot of criminals today are Catholics.

I swear I never meant to put down my own religion. I’ve grown up with it and put it in my heart. I only wanted change in people to make worship as sacred as possible. I also wanted to see them do just whatever they learned in church, not just take them for granted and continue their wrong deeds. Change the mentality of fearing that you’ll look ridiculous. Just praise the Lord with all you heart.