Suprema de la Iglesia del Ciudad Mistica de Dios, Inc.

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Imagery used by the Suprema de la Iglesia del Ciudad Mistica de Dios. 

A word of warning.
All my pictures about « Suprema de la Iglesia del Ciudad Mistica de Dios » are copyrighted. All rights reserved. I generally agree that my pictures appear in other publications (blogs, websites, newspapers and magazines) but in this case I can’t allow anybody to use them, for whatever reason.

Suprema Isabel Suarez, the actual leader, asked me to utilize my pictures only for my own personal use, as they felt that they have been abused by photojournalists in the past. I also understood that they don’t want me to monetize on the pictures that I have taken.

The people of “Supremade la Iglesia del Ciudad Mistica de Dios” are hospitable as they took care of me (providing shelter and sharing their meals with me) and I was treated like a guest of honor. During my visit I had a long conversation with Suprema Isabel Suarez. She was very friendly and took the time to answer all my questions. I was free to roam around their compound while at the same time witnessing all their religious rituals but I wasn't allowed to take pictures inside their churches.

My perception is that they are genuinely good and religious people. Their beliefs might sound odd to most of us but this is not a reason to ridicule neither their beliefs nor their religious rituals. Religion and faith are very personal and we should not criticize an individual’s beliefs which we may not even understand. Hopefully my pictures will contribute to a better understanding of the Rizalista groups in Mount Banahaw.

Comments

[Rach (Heart of Rachel)]

Great and interesting shots especially the first one. I respect the beliefs of others.

[Eone]

100 % agreed with you Sydney.. respect is the words and never ever ridicule others.. peace

[orange]

nice photos of their "dogmas" teaching right from wrong with the demonyo

[tutubi]

i agree. respect in belief of others is essential. so many wars were fought in the name of religion

[Otto K.]

Fascinating.

[dyosa]

i love the first photo. very dramatic, innocent and serene.

[Alex]

I like the first one , very good picture !

[don]

Very interesting posters. I also like the very first picture very much. Another very effective post.

[watson]

What exquisite paintings! It clearly depicts their faith and belief, and as far as I can see, condemns evildoings as well.

[acey]

hi, sidney! that 1st photo is beautiful! i really like it.

[cedsaid]

The first photo is something else. It really communicates.

[Christian]

Wow! The first photo is amazing! I really like it! The composition of that photo is good!

[Ferdz]

I really like this first picture! The tone, drama and lighting looks great.

[Kyels]

Stunning paintings on the wall though I do not understand completely what has been written in the paintings. Amazing!

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[Oswegan]

These are very graphic illustrations of religion. It is quite a study you are conducting.

[haggis basher]

The scenes in the second image is just an average day in the Philippines. I stopped buying the papers because of all the death, car jacking, shootings etc.. in it. Paints a very bad picture for a country that is supposed to be to religious and pious.

[pieterbie]

The woman on bare feet looking at the panel really touches me.

[kikomeister]

the first pic is stunning! hope you enjoyed the long weekend.