Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (SCJ), commonly known as Shincheonji Church of Jesus or simply Shincheonji (Korean: 신천지; Hanja: 新天地; lit. New Heaven and New Earth; IPA: [ɕintɕʰʌndʑi]), is a denomination of Christian new religious movement established in South Korea by Lee Man-hee. It is considered as a pseudoreligion or cult by mainstream churches. Shincheonji’s teaching claims that their founder Lee is the pastor promised in the New Testament, and that the Book of Revelation is written in secret metaphors (parables) which only Lee is capable of deciphering.
Shincheonji was founded in 1984 by Lee Man-hee, who was born in 1931 in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Lee was raised in a Buddhist family, but he converted to Christianity at the age of 19. He began preaching in the early 1960s, and he founded Shincheonji in 1984.
Shincheonji’s teachings are based on Lee’s interpretation of the Bible. Lee claims that he is the Messiah and that he has been sent to save the world. He also claims that he is the only person who can understand the true meaning of the Bible.
Shincheonji has been criticized for its aggressive proselytizing practices and for its cult-like atmosphere. The group has also been accused of being a tax evader and of engaging in fraudulent activities.
In 2020, Shincheonji was linked to the outbreak of COVID-19 in South Korea. The group was accused of failing to report cases of the virus to the authorities, and of holding large gatherings despite the pandemic.
Shincheonji is a controversial group, and its teachings are not accepted by mainstream Christianity. However, the group has a large following in South Korea and other parts of the world.
History
Shincheonji was founded in 1984 by Lee Man-hee, who was born in 1931 in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Lee was raised in a Buddhist family, but he converted to Christianity at the age of 19. He began preaching in the early 1960s, and he founded Shincheonji in 1984.
Shincheonji’s teachings are based on Lee’s interpretation of the Bible. Lee claims that he is the Messiah and that he has been sent to save the world. He also claims that he is the only person who can understand the true meaning of the Bible.
Shincheonji has been criticized for its aggressive proselytizing practices and for its cult-like atmosphere. The group has also been accused of being a tax evader and of engaging in fraudulent activities.
In 2020, Shincheonji was linked to the outbreak of COVID-19 in South Korea. The group was accused of failing to report cases of the virus to the authorities, and of holding large gatherings despite the pandemic.
Shincheonji is a controversial group, and its teachings are not accepted by mainstream Christianity. However, the group has a large following in South Korea and other parts of the world.
Beliefs
Shincheonji’s teachings are based on Lee’s interpretation of the Bible. Lee claims that he is the Messiah and that he has been sent to save the world. He also claims that he is the only person who can understand the true meaning of the Bible.
Shincheonji’s teachings are complex and often contradictory. However, some of the group’s core beliefs include the following:
- The world is in a state of sin and that only Shincheonji can save it.
- Lee Man-hee is the Messiah and the only person who can understand the true meaning of the Bible.
- The Book of Revelation is written in secret metaphors (parables) which only Lee is capable of deciphering.
- Shincheonji is the only true church and that all other churches are false.
- Members of Shincheonji must devote their lives to the group and to Lee Man-hee.
Practices
Shincheonji members are required to attend weekly services and to participate in various group activities. The group also has a number of strict rules and regulations that members must follow. These include the following:
- Members must not have any contact with non-members.
- Members must not watch television or read newspapers.
- Members must not celebrate holidays or birthdays.
- Members must not have any contact with their families or friends.
Controversy
Shincheonji is a controversial group, and its teachings are not accepted by mainstream Christianity. The group has been accused of being a cult, and
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