Editing Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi (section)

==Beliefs and practices==
The Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi's doctrine was derived from [[Catholic theology|Catholic teachings]] and [[Philippine nationalism]] as exemplified through the literary works of [[José Rizal]]. The organization of the group is composed of two distinct lines; an ecclesiastical group which is composed of the group's religious leaders headed by the "Supreme Bishop", who is a member of the group's Board of Directors; and a secular group which consist of the membership of the Rizalist Youth Association.<ref name="found"/>

===Divinity of Jose Rizal===
[[File:MMTCIjf8206 07.JPG|thumbnail|left|The Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi believes that Jose Rizal is still alive and living in Mount Makiling]]
The Iglesia 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]].<ref name="yahoo1"/>

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 ({{literal translation|Holy Sound}}). They are believed to be able to communicate with Rizal, who lived in Makiling.<ref name="yahoo1"/>

The birth and [[Rizal Day|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|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]].<ref name="yahoo1"/>

The group's members believe that Rizal will come out of hiding from Mount Makiling to liberate the Philippines in [[End times|the end of the world]].<ref name="uca"/>

===Other customs and beliefs===
[[File:8430jfSierra La Paz Dumarais Church Roads Tarlacfvf 09.JPG|thumb|The altar of an Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi church.]]
The Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi requires aspiring priest to study in an institution somewhere in Bicol. Their priests are also [[Clerical marriage|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.<ref name="yahoo1"/>

Alongside the [[Bible]], they also have the Sugong Kayumanggi ({{literal translation|The Brown Messenger}}), the second most important book for the sect. Rizal's two novels, [[Noli me tangere (novel)|Noli Me Tangere]] and [[El Filibusterismo]] is considered by some as the sect's counterpart of the Bible of the Catholics by some elders.<ref name="yahoo1"/> They also have only three commandments as opposed to [[Ten Commandments|the ten]] by the [[Catholic Church]]. The Rizalistas are taught to love God, people and society. Recently [[Environmentalism|love for the environment]] were added to their teachings.<ref name="yahoo1"/>

During many religious celebrations, sect members often wear clothing with the colors of the [[Philippine flag]].<ref name="yahoo1"/>