How do Rizalista groups view Jose Rizal and other national heroes?

The Rizalistas are a group of people who worship Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines,
as a divine being and deity. Similar to other religious groups, the Rizalistas have different sects
whose beliefs may vary, but nonetheless share the same faith in Jose Rizal. These sects have
different founders, founded on different dates, and are scattered in different parts of the
archipelago. Some of the registered groups of Rizalistas today include: Adarnista or the
Iglesiang Pilipina, Sambahang Rizal, Iglesia watawat ng lahi and Suprema de la iglesia de la
ciudad Mistica de dios inc.

What are the similarities between Jesus Christ and Rizal as seen by the millenarian group? Use table.

X Rizalistas believe that there are apparent parallels in the lives and persons of both Jose Rizal,
and Jesus Christ. Some of them even believe that Rizal was Christ himself, reincarnated. These
parallel traits and characteristics include:
 Jose Rizal is the messiah of the Philippines, just as Jesus Christ is the messiah of Israel.
 Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were good and upright men who pursued their ideals
with purest methods and intentions.
 Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were Asians.
 Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were born into a country that was under colonial rule.
 Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal paid no attention to human differences in status,
education, race, etc. and believed in equal and peaceful coexistence of all human beings.
 Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were healers.
 Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal underwent mockery and trial for unjust charges.
 Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were executed by their enemies.
 Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal died for what they believed in.

Name some influential women in various Rizalista groups and explain their significant roles in their
respective organizations

ADARNISTA
HISTORY
- small town of Olivete, in Bongabo, Nueva Ecija, springs miraculous water that can heal different illnesses. Ilog Jordan what people
called it, found by Candida Balantac from San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte.
HISTORY
- Candida "Inang Adarna" Balantac, she is called as "INANG ADARNA", "MAESTRA" and "ESPIRITU" by her followers
HISTORY
HISTORY
- mystical bird appeared in her dreams
- rainbow was believed to appear around her head while she preaches
- Candida is the head of the sect, with Alfredo Salvador, Felipe Baldonado and Danny Sibat as her right hand men.
HISTORY
- 10000 followers in La Union, Isabela, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, and Baguio City.
now, 20000 followers in Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan, Zambales, Ilocus Sur, and even Manila

Choose two of the Rizalista groups. Create a Ven diagram showing the beliefs and practices that a similar
and different between the two groups

Beliefs and practices :

The Iglesia ng Watawat ng Lahi requires aspiring priest to study in an institution somewhere in Bicol.
Their priests are also allowed to marry after they have served the church for at least five years. Sect
officials are not paid and are supported by donations by the sect's financially able members.

Alongside the Bible, they also have the Sugong Kayumanggi (lit. The Brown Messenger), the second most
important book for the sect. Rizal's two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo is considered by
some as the sect's counterpart of the Bible of the Catholics by some eleders

They also have only three commandments as opposed to the ten by the Catholic Church. The Rizalistas
are taught to love God, people and society. Recently love for the environment were added to their
teachings.

The birth and death anniversary of Rizal are considered one of the most important holiday for the sect.
During these days the sect celebrates Misa de Tres an elaborate celebration of flowers, flags and
parades. Gomburza Day, Bonifacio Day and other national holidays are also important holidays for the
sect. The sect also celebrates Christmas every October 3, the date they consider as the true birthday of
Jesus Christ.

During many religious celebrations, sect members often wear clothing with the colors of the Philippine
flag.

The Iglesia ng Watawat ng Lahi believes that Rizal is the incarnation of Holy Spirit. They believed that
Rizal was never truly killed during his execution in Bagumbayan. The point out that when Rizal's body
was about to be exhumed in Paco Park, Rizal was nowhere to be found and that a tree trunk and a pair
of shoes was found at the site. They believed that Rizal is still living in Mount Makiling

The sects has its version on the account of Jose Rizal's life. Jose Rizal as a baby was found by Francisco
Mercado and Teodora Alonzo, who were recorded by documented historical accounts as his biological
parents. The couple wanted to baptize Rizal as Jove Rex Al, but the name was turned down due to it
being close to Christ's name by the officiating Catholic priest. The baby was then baptized as Jose Rizal.
The first preachers of the sect were referred to as the Banal na Tinig (lit. Holy Sound). They are believed
to be able to communicate with Rizal, who lived in Makiling.
One of the symbols of the Iglesia ng Watawat ng Lahi, clearly influenced by Masonry is the triangle with
the " eye of God " and three stars on it .