INC 1914: Preaching Separation from the World… Then Hosting “Summer Blast” Parties?
I’ve been noticing something that doesn’t sit right with me, and I’m curious if others have seen this too.
On one hand, INC 1914 strongly teaches about avoiding “worldly” behavior—things like certain types of music, dancing, partying, and influences that supposedly go against Christian discipline.
But on the other hand, there are events like “Summer Blast” where the atmosphere, based on videos and shared clips, seems to promote the exact same kinds of worldly acts they warn against—loud party music, dancing, hype culture, and entertainment that doesn’t look much different from secular events.
So which is it? If those things are truly considered spiritually dangerous or “of the world,” why are they being repackaged and promoted within the org itself? And if they’re acceptable in that setting, why are members discouraged from engaging in similar activities outside of it?
This feels like a clear double standard:
°Discouraged when done independently
°Accepted (or even encouraged) when done under the manalo label
Genuinely interested to hear others’ thoughts—especially from current or former members.