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Arena builders confident of meeting deadline

resbak — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:34:50 +0000

Here’s a reprint of an article first published on Inquirer.net. All credits go to original writer and publisher.

Arena builders confident of meeting deadline

By Manolo R. Iñigo
Philippine Daily Inquirer

11:38 pm | Saturday, January 7th, 2012

The builders of the 50,000-seat Philippine Arena are confident of completing the billion-peso project by early 2014, the centennial year of Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ), owner of the multipurpose complex.
One of the major facilities in the planned city to be known as Ciudad de Victoria (City of Victory), the Philippine Arena, which I reported in an exclusive article, could very well be considered the world’s biggest indoor domed coliseum upon completion.
Built on a 75-hectare land located in the municipalities of Bocaue and Sta. Maria, Bulacan, the compound will also house the Eraño G. Manalo Medical Center and the New Era University Sports Complex and Stadium.
Construction of the Philippine Arena and its adjoining facilities will be undertaken by an international team of experienced engineers and contractors composed of leading firms from Korea (Hanhwa Engineering and Construction Co.), United Kingdom (Buro Happold) and Australia (Populous).
Said Kim Hyun-Chung, a top executive of Hanhwa Engineering: “The Philippine Arena is one of the largest indoor arenas in the world. It covers 245 meters in length and 185 meters in width. However, I believe that this prestigious project means more than its size. It is going to be a historical monument of the Iglesia ni Cristo in celebrating 100 years of its history.

Lord Jesus:”Love thy neighbor”. Pope:”invade, capture, vanquish” your neighbor

resbak — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:11:33 +0000

Lord Jesus:”Love thy neighbor”. Pope:”invade, capture, vanquish” your neighbor

“The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself”

“…the pope(Nicolas V) issued the bull Romanus Pontifex,…

invade, search out, capture, vanquish, and subdue all Saracens(Muslims) and pagans whatsoever, and other enemies of Christ…to reduce their persons to perpetual slavery, and to apply and appropriate to himself and his successors the kingdoms… ,and to convert them to his and their use and profit”.

European treaties bearing on the history of the United States
edited by Frances Gardiner Davenport

Signs of things to come: Iglesia buys, Catholics sells

resbak — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:28:03 +0000

In a still odd but becoming normal rather very quickly is the amazing reversal of fortune of sorts. What I mean is the once “church of the poor and uneducated” as is called by Catholic priest is buying properties left and right, while the might Roman Catholic church is selling left and right.

Not too long ago, the Roman Catholic church is disposing off real estates properties in order to prevent bankruptcy. That is rather sad.

Catholic churches sell real estate to clear debt
September 26, 2011 02:30PM

St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Church in Ozone Park and the former Church of St. Ann at 110 East 12th Street
Catholic parishes are selling off and leasing churches, convents and schools for six- and seven-digit returns in order to stave off bankruptcy as collection plates remain empty from lack of attendance, the New York Daily News reported. The trend has been starkest in Brooklyn and Queens, where there has been an influx of Asian immigrants, replacing the old European population.
therealdeal.com

On the other hand, the Iglesia ni Cristo is on a buying spree!

Reports: Iglesia ni Cristo buys town in South Dakota
10/09/2011 | 11:46 AM

The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), a religious group founded in the Philippines, now owns the nearly abandoned town of Scenic, South Dakota, for $700,000 or roughly P30,000,000, a local newspaper in the United States has reported.

A report on September 26 by the Rapid City Journal, a South Dakota newspaper, cited records from Pennington County showing INC has bought 59 parcels of land in Scenic.

gmanews.tv

World’s Largest Domed Arena: The Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Philippine Arena!

resbak — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:57:03 +0000

Reposted from Architect & Design

Populous builds thriller in Manila: world’s largest indoor arena

29 August 2011

Construction has commenced on the world’s largest indoor arena in Manila, Philippines, designed by the Populous.

The ground breaking ceremony was held last week for the 50,000 seat indoor stadium at Ciudad de Victoria.

With a construction value of AUD $200M, the arena has been commissioned by the Philippine religion, Iglesia Ni Cristo (the Church of Christ) and will be complete in time for the Church’s Centennial Celebration in 2014.

Populous has designed the arena with engineers Buro Happold, and construction will be carried out by Hanwha Engineering and Construction Corp.

Project Director, Populous senior principal Andrew James, said:“The building’s capacity pushes the boundary of Arena design and will eventually establish itself as the world’s largest indoor arena. The form uses simple geometry to create an elegant appearance, while also giving the venue a powerful presence within its setting.”

The arena has been master planned to enable a further 50,000 people to gather at a “live site” outside the arena, to share in major events.

While the arena will hold major church gatherings, it will also operate as a multi-use sports and concert venue, capable of holding a range of events, from boxing and basketball, to live music performances.

Images: Populous

INC continues it’s GIVING ways.

resbak — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:29:21 +0000

Two latest news on the project of the Iglesia ni Cristo called INC Giving. Read on:

In Lemoore, California

Church slates Neighborhood Appreciation Day

Posted: Friday, August 12, 2011 11:16 am

Lemoore residents will receive access to free resources Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at a Neighborhood Appreciation Day sponsored by the Iglesia ni Cristo at 20730 Grangeville Blvd. in Lemoore, as a “thank you” to neighbors who welcomed the members of its community establishment on their street every week for the last 23 years.

Free services for everyday living — health screenings and consultations, disease prevention and wellness education; family studio portraits; children’s games and crafts; food and live entertainment; and guided tours to welcome residents to the chapel in Lemoore — are a few of the things community members will receive this month as part of the INC Giving Project, the church’s newly launched philanthropic program and global initiative to help families and neighborhoods during challenging economic times.
Read more: http://www.hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/article_4c1c3b0a-c50f-11e0-b368-001cc4c03286.html#ixzz1Uqdwb4MU

And in the Island of Guam

Thanks to members of Iglesia Ni Cristo for sprucing up senior center — and to all who help our village

9:00 PM, Aug. 9, 2011

Buenas yan Hafa Adai!

The Yigo mayor’s office and the Yigo Municipal Planning Council would like to recognize and thank Iglesia Ni Cristo church members for coming out on July 30. The members cleaned and did yard maintenance around the Yigo Senior Citizens’ Center. The Iglesia Ni Cristo Church is an active community partner and adopted the Yigo Senior Citizen Center as its pet community project. We applaud the church’s work to our community clean and green.

Read more: http://www.guampdn.com/article/20110810/COMMUNITIES/108100310

In in New Jersey, US

Church Plans Neighborhood Appreciation Day

Thursday, August 4, 2011

ELIZABETH – Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) or Church of Christ, one of the fastest growing international Christian organizations, will thank residents of Union County on Saturday, Aug. 6, for their continuous support and hospitality throughout its growth, at its inaugural Neighborhood Appreciation Day hosted at the Elizabeth house of worship on 1374 North Avenue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hundreds of community members are expected to receive access to free services for everyday living sponsored by the Iglesia ni Cristo, including health screenings and wellness education; pet checkups by certified veterinarians; family studio portraits; children’s games and crafts; food and entertainment with prizes; PC/computer diagnostics by certified IT professionals; and guided tours to welcome residents to the chapel in Elizabeth.

The day of service is part of the INC Giving Project, the organization’s newly launched philanthropic program to help families and communities during challenging economic times, leveraging the skills and expertise of church members to implement positive solutions and offer services for the basic needs of their neighbors.

Read more: http://njtoday.net/2011/08/04/church-plans-neighborhood-appreciation-day/#ixzz1UqfH9lim
Tell everyone to get New Jersey News from WWW.NJTODAY.NET

And in Australia

Neighbourhood Appreciation Day provides Sydney families free access to community resources

23 AUG 11 @ 01:55PM BY ROM ZAMORA

Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) or Church of Christ, one of the fastest growing international Christian organisations, will thank residents of Sydney’s western suburbs on Saturday, Sept. 3 for their continuous support and hospitality throughout the growth of its local establishments, at an inaugural Neighbourhood Appreciation Day hosted at 27 Eskdale St. in Minchinbury from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Read more here.

Photo credits to Blacktown Advocate.

Indeed the Iglesia ni Cristo is continuing its effort to help others, especially the needy.

Iglesia ni Cristo: An exclusively Filipino church?

resbak — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:29:42 +0000

Catholicdefender2000 aka losav aka ernesto is at it again. This is what he has plastered all over his blog

“Where there are Filipinos, there is the INC of Manalo!” – CD2000

Is the Iglesia ni Cristo(INC) really an exclusively Filipino church? Far from it!

Watch the Iglesia ni Cristo in Oaxaca, Mexico:

And in an Evangelical Mission in Milan, Italy even the hymns are in Italian!

Well, what about Africa?

And many more. But as sure as the sun comes up in the morning, the homosexual prostitute would not believe what he sees with his own eyes.

The Founder was Felix Manalo?

resbak — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:47:31 +0000

For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church – Ephesians 5:23

For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church – Iglesia ni Cristo doctrine

The Pope is the head of the church i.e. the Bishop of the Catholic church - A full catechism of the Catholic religion By Joseph Deharbe, pg 133

It’s the 97th year anniversary of the establishment of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines, the fulfillment of God’s pronouncement that He will call His people in the east and gather them from the west. Thus, Brother Felix Y. Manalo became God’s instrument in the fulfillment of God’s decree. All praise to the Almighty God and His beloved Son, our Lord Jesus for the manifold blessing accorded to the church.

Sadly, the anniversary also wakes up the remnant persecutors of the church. Only this time, it’s not giant religious organizations such as the Roman Catholic or Protestant churches. Those days are long gone when the Iglesia ni Cristo routinely trounces them in public debate. It’s not even upstarts like the now nowhere to be found Soriano, or Quiboloy. Nope, the current persecutors of the Iglesia ni Cristo are trolls. You heard me right, trolls. Not the mythical trolls but internet trolls. Anonymous Bloggers and forum lurkers who are too much of a coward to come out in public and challenge the INC face to face.

One of the most notorious is catholicdefender2000. Catholicdefender2000 is an Overseas Foreign Worker who’s hobby is to blog about the INC.He used to be known as losav but after I’ve found out that he’s a homosexual prostitute, he decided he needed to separate his alternative lifestyle, being a gay prostitute, from this Catholic apologetic facade.

There’s nothing wrong with blogging. Just make sure you know what you’re talking about AND you got your facts straight. And be smart enough to make sure you don’t sabotage your own lies on the same page. Predictably, this is what Catholicdefender2000 did. This is what he wrote on his blog recently. He said:

Thanks to Manila Bulletin for saying it correctly. The Iglesia ni Cristo emerged in the Philippines in 1914 was founded by Felix Manalo!

He then proceeded to quote the publication, thus:

Iglesia Ni Cristo 97th Anniversary on Wednesday, July 27, 2011

MANILA, Philippines — The first church of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) was established in Punta, Santa Ana, Manila, on July 27, 1914.

Its founder, Brother Felix Y. Manalo,

He’s obviously trying to imply that the INC was FOUNDED by the late Brother Felix Y. Manalo. EXCEPT WHAT HE QUOTED IS NOT an official INC publication, meaning his source COULD BE WRONG. Are they? Well this is where the homosexual prostitute displays his ignorance and confusion. Because on his next blog post barely 12 hours later, he quote the Pasugo, THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE of the Iglesia ni Cristo wherein according to him it states:

“Sino ang tunay na nagtayo ng Iglesia ni Cristo na lumitaw sa Pilipinas noong 1914? Hindi ang kapatid na si Manalo kundi ang Dios at si Cristo

(Who truly built the Church of Christ that appeared in the Philippines in 1914? Not the Brother Manalo , but God and Christ)

PASUGO Enero 1964, p. 6:.”

So either has a problem understanding what he writes? or he’s just so blinded by his own prejudices that he fails to see what’s clearly in front of him

The Iglesia ni Cristo by Q. A. Falafox

resbak — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:14:47 +0000

What follows is a verbatim copy of an article written by Quennie Ann J. Palafox and published online by the National Historical Institute. As far as I know, this article is not endorsed nor approved by the Iglesia ni Cristo.

The Iglesia ni Cristo
By: Quennie Ann J. Palafox

On the fateful day of June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist. This gave Austria-Hungary a pretext to launch a war against Serbia. While the possibility of war was about to become a reality between Austria-Hungrary and Serbia because of the latter failure to comply with the demands of the former, the Philippines on the other hand, witnessed the birth of Iglesia ni Cristo on the historic day of July 27, 1914. One day after, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and several weeks thereafter, the great powers of Europe were at war with one another, spreading the conflict in other parts of the world. Thus, these series of events culminated in the First World War. The year 1914 marked not only the outbreak of the first global war but the beginning of the religion called Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines.

For so many years, the Iglesia ni Cristo continues to expand in and across the Philippines because of the staunch leadership of Felix Manalo, its first Executive Minister. Its leader suffered persecution from his detractors in the first few years of his mission work. This religion began as a small congregation with a handful of followers in Sta. Ana, Manila. From this small congregation Manalo established in Sta. Ana, the church followers spread like fire in other parts of Luzon such as Cavite, Bataan, Bulacan, Laguna, Pampanga and Quezon.

Felix Manalo first saw the light on May 10, 1886 in Calzada, a sitio in the barrio of Tipas, Taguig (formerly part of Rizal province). His parents Mariano Ysagun and Bonifacia Manalo were poor but they were able to send him to a caton class where he was nurtured with Catholic teachings in addition to writing, reading and arithmetic. Although a loyal Catholic, Manalo began to doubt the Catholic doctrines notwithstanding his stay in the residence of his priest uncle Fr. Mariano Borja. To feed his thirst for true religion he joined other religious sects including Iglesia Filipina Independiente or Philippine Independent Church, Colorum, Iglesia Metodista Episcopal, Presbyterian Church, Christian Missionary Alliance, Seventh-Day Adventists Church, but he always ended up leaving the church. His failure to find the real Church of God did not convince him to give up his endeavor. In November 1913, after a thorough reading and understanding of the bible, he discovered the answer he was longing for. He knew that his destiny was to preach to men the true Church of God founded by Jesus Christ centuries ago- the Iglesia ni Cristo.

With his initial success in Sta. Ana, Manalo thought of forming the local congregations of Pulo, Rosario, Tipas and Buting. As the church brethrens multiplied rapidly, those within a similar province or geographical division was clustered into an ecclesiastical district. In its tenth year, the Church’s first district, Pampanga was organized. More districts were created; Tarlac, 1925; Laguna, 1928; Nueva Ecija, 1930; Zambales, 1931; Cavite, Bulacan and Bataan, 1932; Pangasinan, 1934; Quezon and Batangas, 1936. Outside Luzon, in the Visayas Cebu was organized in 1937. By 1946 the first mission in Mindanao was established. The first house of worship made of bamboo and nipa was built through ‘bayanihan’ in Gabriela, Tondo, Manila in 1918.

In February, 1939, the “Pasugo”, a monthly periodical publication in Tagalog, was first printed for the purpose of propagating the doctrines of the Church. The publication of this magazine was barred when the country was invaded by the Japanese. During the Japanese occupation, religious activities in the country were affected, but the INC religious services remained undisrupted. Without the knowledge of the Japanese, Manalo supported clandestinely the guerillas in their campaigns against the Japs by giving them food, medicine and cash.

When the Japanese forces were finally defeated by the guerillas and the Americans, the Iglesia ni Cristo had its first concrete chapel built in Washington (now Maceda St.), Sampaloc, Manila in 1948. The INC overseas mission was launched in 1968 on its 54th anniversary. After five years, Erano G. Manalo, son of Felix Manalo, who succeeded the post of Executive Minister, established two pioneering congregations in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 27 of that year and in San Francisco, California on August 18. A tragic even that shook the INC community was the death of its leader, Felix Manalo, who joined his Creator on April 12, 1963.

In celebrating its 95 years of foundation, a special national working holiday mandated by Republic Act 9645 was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on June 12, 2009 declaring July 27 of each year as Iglesia ni Cristo Day. It was a phenomenal religion being acclaimed by many as being strong and dynamic, it remains responsive in addressing social concerns such as peace and order and poverty in the country.

Source:http://www.nhi.gov.ph/

Happy 97th Anniversary!

Biography of Felix Y. Manalo

resbak — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:49:16 +0000

The following is a verbatim copy of the biography of the late Brother Felix Y. Manalo as presented by the National Historical Institute. As far as I know this biography has not endorsed nor approved by the Iglesia ni Cristo.
NOTE: The Iglesia ni Cristo does not have a doctrine that either state or imply that the late last Messenger of God Brother Felix Y. Manalo is the FOUNDER of the Iglesia ni Cristo or that he OWNED the Iglesia ni Cristo

FELIX Y. MANALO (1886-1963)
Founder of the Iglesia ni Cristo

Founder of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), or Church of Christ, Felix Manalo was born on May 10, 1886 in Barrio Calzada, Taguig, Rizal to a poverty-stricken couple, Mariano Manalo and Bonifacia Ysagun. His parents were devout Catholics who instilled in him as a child the love of God. His early religious training consisted of attendance at a caton class, where the basic
doctrines and prayers of Catholicism were rudimentarily taught.

As a youth, Manalo tended the fields, fished and engaged in other activities to earn a living. When he grew older, he thought of other occupations that would make him earn more. He studied photography under his cousin, and then found work in his uncle’s small studio. With his interest and aptitude, he was able to acquire the skills and know-how in other trades, such as
gold-smithing, barbering, and hat-making.

Once, when he went to a church in Sampaloc, he found a package on one of the pews. He inspected it cautiously. The package contained a Bible. This event marked the beginning of his absorption in the study of the Scriptures and his critical attitude toward the religion of his birth. He joined the Philippine Independent Church. He discovered that its doctrines were not
essentially different from those of its mother church, the Roman Catholic Church. Later, he was attracted to the religious sect called Colorum, whose initiation rites led him on a trek to the mountains of San Cristobal and Banahaw. After a brief membership, he realized that the “Voiceof the Almighty” emanated from a quite ordinary human being – a Colorum leader.
He went home, then opened a modest hat shop in Parañaque. He did not like what he was doing. He grew restless, for he really aspired to lead a religious life. In his untiring search for truth, he joined the Methodist Episcopalian Church, enrolling at
the Methodist Theological Semnary. He demonstrated his quickness of mind and deep-seated passion for learning, and became an asset to the Methodists. To find more time for the study of religion, he gave up his hat business. Later, he transferred to the Ellinwood Presbyterian Bible Training School, which had better facilities than the Methodist Theological seminary, and then to
the Christian mission, where he was made an evangelist. After three-and-a-half years of study with the Presbyterians, he discovered the Christian and missionary Alliance, known as the Disciple of Christ in America, and its unique practice of baptism by immersion. This, he believed, was more faithful to the Bible’s teachings than baptism by infusion or aspersion. He was
designated evangelist shortly after he joined the group, and attended its classes in Bible Science for four years.

Between 1911 and 1912, Manalo – still dissatisfied with the teachings and doctrines of the churches he had been part of – joined the Seventh Day Adventist, popularly known as Sabbathists. He continued his studies in the Scriptures. Made a minister of that sect, he proved to be very effective in its propagation. However, due to his constant and profound study of the Bible, he began to entertain doubts about the doctrines and teachings of the Adventists. Finally, he decided to preach the Gospel as it had been revealed to him with the establishment of his own religious denomination, the Iglesia ni Cristo.

Manalo completely turned over his material resources to a friend. He started preaching to four or five listeners at the workers’ quarters of Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company of Manila, Inc. As the group of sympathizers grew, he conducted his religious meetings out in the open. After a few months, he left the small congregation he had built in the care of the first ordained
minister of his church, and preached in his hometown of Taguig. In the summer of 1914, despite the wave after wave of harassment and persecution he encountered, he was able to baptize a few converts, including some of his persecutors.

On July 27, 1914, the Iglesia ni Cristo was officially registered as a “corporation sole,” with Felix Manalo as executive minister. In 1915, he left for Manila to launch a missionary campaign in populous Tondo. Small meetings evolved into big rallies and public debates between him and the accomplished debaters and leaders of other religious groups. These debates highlighted the logic and validity of his church’s teachings, and served as an effective propaganda tool.

Manalo succeeded in enlisting thousands of members, particularly in the provinces around Manila. As evidence of the big progress he had made, he was able to build not only a beautiful INC mansion in one of the aristocratic suburbs of Manila but also INC chapels in various towns of Central Luzon. He continued his purposeful readings on religion, through whatever
religious books he could obtain. He even traveled to the United States, enrolling at a theological school in California in 1919 to learn more of Bible Science.

Upon his return in 1921, he resumed his Bible classes for the INC ministry. He ordained some students whom he could depend on for assistance in looking after the multiplying concerns of his church.

Manalo was esteemed as one of the authorities on religion. On December 25, 1918, ministers of the Christian Mission honored him as an outstanding evangelist. On March 28, 1931, the Genius Divinical College of Manila, a non-sectarian institution, conferred on him the master of Bible science degree, honoris causa.

As the Iglesia ni Cristo gained numerical strength and recognition, he dropped his family name Ysagun for Manalo, which means “to triumph” in Tagalog, for it seemed to aptly describe the saga of his church.

He died on April 12, 1963, a year short of the INC’s golden jubilee.

Felix Manalo was married twice. His first wife was Tomasa Sereneo. Their only child Ricardo died young. The second wife was Honorata de Guzman, by whom he had six children:Pilar, Avelina, Dominador, Salvador, Eraño and Bienvenido.

References:
Ika-50 Anibersaryo ng Iglesia Ni Cristo: 1914-1964. Quezon City: INC, 1964.
Quirino, Carlos. Who’s who in Philippine History. Manila: Tahanan Books, 1995.

Source: http://www.nhi.gov.ph

Vatican flag, what does it mean?

resbak — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:06:15 +0000

There is no end to the pettiness of Catholicdefender2000 aka Ivatan Blogger AKA Wakay AKA Ernesto. He’s even put his own spin on the meaning of the INC flag. His rationale for doing so? He said there’s no official description from the INC. As if he’ll accept with thanksgiving anything coming from the INC. Of course he blogged about his own spin and not to acknowledge the meaning of the flag as explained by the INC but rather to malign and denigrate the INC. And even logos used by the INC cannot escape the homosexual prostitutes twisted mind. Well, Ivatan blogger AKA Middle East homosexual prostitute, two can play that game let’s see if you even know your own. Let’s go.

The meaning of the Vatican flag

Vatican flag

What are the meanings of the symbols and color of the Vatican flag using the same method Ivatan Blogger AKA Wakay AKA Catholicdefender2000 used to describe the INC flag on his blog.

Let’s start with the crown.

The crown is actually three crowns placed one on top of the other. It was made this way so that the title “Vicarius Filii Dei” can be written on each crown. One would remember that the meaning of “Vicarius Filii Dei” in Roman numerals is “666″ , the number of the beast.

Here’s the calculations:

The mark of the beast and anti-Christ

The keys

The keys were a tribute to the pagan Roman god Janus, the god of doors and beginnings. Another proof the Catholic church symbols are from paganism. Of course Catholic will claim that the keys were those given to Apostle Peter to hide their pagan influenced worship.

The keys of the pagan god Janus

The colors

White – blank, ignorant. This is according to Ivatan Blogger AKA Wakay AKA Catholicdefender2000 himself as he described it in his blog post.
Yellow – The color yellow has traditionally been associated with cowardice, treachery, inconstancy and jealousy. Brewsters says that in France, the doors of traitors’ houses were daubed with yellow. The medieval yellow star (continued by the Nazis) branded Jews as having “betrayed Jesus.” In medieval paintings, Judas Iscariot (ultimate symbol of treason) is portrayed wearing yellow garments. In Spain, victims of the Inquisition wore yellow, to imply they were guilty of heresy and treason. On the American frontier in the early 1800s, a “yellow-dog” was anything worthless. ~courtesy of straightdope.com

There you go. This is what the Vatican flag means if we used the reasoning and methods of Ivatan Blogger AKA Wakay AKA Catholicdefender2000 in describing the INC flag.