Because at their core, organized religions—like Christianity or Islam appear to be nothing more than scams. Religions demand obedience and fidelity from their flock who support them monetarily in exchange for the promise of some “heavenly reward” in the afterlife. Conveniently, the reward will be received ONLY after the person dies—when he or she can no longer come back to challenge the church’s doctrines or demand a refund of all their donations.

With regards to the INC’s theology, some have branded it a cult due to its unorthodox views about the divinity of both Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, as well as Manalo’s claim that he is the last messenger God will send to earth. However, in its effort to recruit more followers from mainstream Christian religions worldwide, the INC oftentimes deemphasizes those radical doctrines in order to appear more mainstream.

And taking a cue from older, established religions like the Roman Catholic Church, the INC has built grand cathedrals of worship to awe both followers and non-followers alike, and thereby “legitimize” it’s standing as an institution of substance.

Unfortunately the current schism in the INC exposes the fact that like all religions, it is run by imperfect humans who can become blinded by wealth and power. Highfaluting theological doctrines and majestic palaces are then passed over by greed, envy, and lust for power. Like the former Soviet Union which eventually imploded because its underlying Marxist-Leninist ideology was no longer relevant, so too will the INC (and eventually all other religions) suffer a similar fate. Because, as we stated earlier, they are at their core nothing but cleaver scams that deliver nothing in exchange for something.