Protestantism

The Major Reformers of the Protestant Reformation were John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli, John Knox, and of course Martin Luther. There were several 'reformers' decades and even centuries prior to the Protestant Reformation. Some of the more prominent ones being a former Catholic priest and teacher Jan Hus, as well as an English theologian John Wyckliffe. The descendants of Jan Hus became known as Hussites, and later became known as the Moravians.

Lutherans are recognized by most as being the 'first Protestants' since the Protestant Reformation began primarily due to the German priest Martin Luther, who 'protested' against the corruption within the Roman Catholic Church. Luther posted his 95 theses, or 95 arguments against the Roman church on the door of All Saints Church in Wittenberg Germany on October 31st 1517. This marks the anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation. Luther's intent was never to leave the church, but to change the church from within, however, before having the chance to, he was excommunicated by the Pope, for what at the time he deemed 'heresy.' Luther's followers became known as Lutherans. The Lutheran Church, since it was founded by a former Roman Catholic priest, is very similar in structure, liturgy and theology to Catholicism. The main branches of Lutheranism are the Swedish Lutheran Church, The German Lutheran Church the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod being based primarily in the mid-west United States.) Each mainline Lutheran branch is a member of the Lutheran World Federation, which is a loose federation of Lutheran Churches around the world that share a common heritage and theological perspective.

Datu Mahumanoy " The Great Spirit";

is a Manuvu-Bagobo Tribal Datu, of the Ubo-Ata/ Clata Tribe of Ittas Clan and Sicao Clan and of the Matigsalog Tribe of Bukidnon and Davao. He was crowned as part of the Royal lineage of Shariff Mamalo on May 4, 2010 at Malagos, Baguio District by Apo Ernesto Sicao, Apo Maximo Gabao and witnessed by Bae's Digna Naraval and Sicao.

The Descendants of Mamalo crowned him for his relentless effort and unselfish service he rendered as a Missionary and as a Community Development Scientist, which the Tribe needed during the trying times in the Davao-Bukidnon mountain ranges. The Datu has championed their cause for identity that opened the reconstruction of unification of the Tribes of Mamalo and Tabunaway. Hiss prolific presence has upset the political environment of Davao, which led to his political persecution.

The crowning of Mahumanoy, further, has displeased the Holy Greek Orthodox of Russian, Constantinople and Antioch, where we served as Vicar-General of Mindanao. The crowning became the reason for Orthodox Church to turn the table against him because of his candor and political convictions. Thus, Orthodoxy defructed the Bishop and stripped him of his ecclesiastical duties.

Though the Syrian-Chaldean Orthodox Church took him after as Mindanao Archbishop, the Datu, as a Harvard Philosopher and Theologian, continued his spiritual journey. He knew that his spirit is anchored in Mindanao, which he calls his home.

On December 24, 2010, Datu Mahumanoy came home from Nairobi spearheading the first MOBILE PHONE technology in Asia, MOBIKASH. With his British and Filipino technical team, He advance the technology further, responding to the asian financial and economic situation. Scientific and Technology work has always been Mahumanoys' interest. He was the head of the Dueterium project of the Hon. Imelda Marcos and the Inventor of the Siruma Clay Beneficiation Process in the Philippines.

Through these activities, the Muslim horizon has opened new doors that brought Mahumanoy to lead the reconstruction of the House of Shariff Tabunaway. He is active in archeological work, verifications of islamic religious artifact and political activities. March 2011, he founded the UMMAH Muslim Brotherhood.

On February 5, 2011, he has declared himself as a Muslim. Making a 360 degree shift of his theological precepts. This led to his adoption in the Maranao Royalty. The Royal family of the Sultan Usman Tantao Sarangani of Madalum, and Bai al abi Cadijha Mindalano Sumanca of the House of Tabunaway, legally adopted him as son, together with his wife and children.

Mahumanoy originally hailed from Tambubong of the Kingdom of Tondo, House of Dionisio (Malabon City, Manila). Born of Oscar Sioson Aniceto and Julieta Panes Aguas of San Fernando, Pampanga. He was named as Jeptah, the Ancient Semitic Biblical Judge/Prophet in the TORAH.

Mahumanoy is currently pushing for the Malay Federal System in the Philippines.