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Philippines must be forewarned. Just immediately after Cebu-Bohol earthquake last October 15, 2013, WORDatTheNet forewarned of the effects of idolatry shown by Cebuanos, who were showing  Sto. Niño idols while being interviewed in television.   This show of idolatry was later followed by Typhoon Yolanda in less than a month or on November 8, 2013, with more than 6,000 deaths. Recently, Roman Catholic devotees were seen in TVs and newspapers doing the worst form of idolatry.This is Black Nazarene which likewise uses the name of Christ. It is not only being paraded during procession but also traditionally kissed by devotees. The devotees were apparently made to believe by Roman Catholicism that they are  praising Christ during Nazarene feast, not knowing that they are praising the wrong/Roman Christ and being encouraged to engage in idolatry, which is one of the root causes for "curse" against Israelites in the olden times. 

Pope Francis does not like "money" to be idolized. On deeper analysis however, it turns out that he was referring to "greed" in money being constitutive of idolatry. But, is the use of word "idolatry" appropriate for "greed'? Before we discuss this questionable use of word "greed" in "idolatry", let us first quote the report in www.rawstory.com. "Speaking at daily Mass on Monday, Pope Francis condemned the worship of money." "Though money itself was not inherently evil, Francis said the attachment to money lead to destruction of families, friends, and the self". “It leads you to idolatry, it destroys your relationship with others,” he said, according to Radio Vatican. “It’s not money, but the attitude, what we call greed. Then too this greed makes you sick, because it makes you think of everything in terms of money. It destroys you, it makes you sick.”

In Cebu City, Philippines, Sto. Nino Basilica was heavily destroyed by 7.2 earthquake on October 15, 2013. Also affected were the Roman Catholic Churches in Bohol, Philippines.Unfortunately, some Cebuanos were seen carrying Sto. Nino "idols " in television, as if Sto. Nino "idols" can save them from incoming punishments. The idolatrous act shown by Cebuanos is a spiritual stressor . The issue is related to Habakkuk 2 verses, which are the " judgment " for United States , France , Vatican City , United Kingdom and Brazil . Quoted for information are the particular verses which apply given the above circumstances: 18 What's the use of an idol? It is only something that a human being has made, and it tells you nothing but lies. What good does it do for its maker to trust it - a god that can't even talk! 19 You are doomed! You say to a piece of wood, "Wake up!" or to a block of stone, "Get up!" Can an idol reveal anythi...