Iglesia ni Cristo and the Cross

If you look at the INC emblem which is prominent in all chapels, you will notice the lamb sitting on a book, which has a striking resemblance to the Catholic symbol of the Agnus Dei, except that it is lacking one important component: the Cross. As known to many, INC's have no regard for the cross whatsoever and they regard the practice of exultation of the cross with great disdain.

I tried tracking back through the evolution of the INC logo.

Present logo:
Distinctive elements are:
- radiant dove
- flaming torch
- INC banner
- drawing compass
- balanced scales
- crown
- inverted triangle
- lamb on book and two scrolls
- radial rays
- cloudy arc

80's logo:
(in Erano Manalo's boardroom)



Same elements present, somewhat drawn differently










70's logo:
(Cubao locale chapel)


Same elements, except with the dove missing, somewhat different shapes, clouds appear as very thin links on the side.







Now, here's INC's old logo on the cover of Pasugo in 1939...



And there's the cross!




Reference cover: