Cultish

Part 2: Shincheonji: Inflitrating the New Heaven New Earth Cult

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Jul 18, 2023
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INSIGHT

Shincheonji's Unique Revelation Theology

  • Shincheonji teaches that the Book of Revelation was fulfilled spiritually in modern South Korea, focusing heavily on prophecy fulfilled by specific Korean figures.
  • Their theology replaces the traditional gospel with a new covenant centered on Revelation prophecy and Lee Man Hee's role as Promised Pastor.
INSIGHT

Doctrine of Lying and Deception

  • Shincheonji justifies lying using biblical figures like Rahab and Jacob, redefining lying to mean only altering God's word.
  • They teach 'wisdom of hiding,' encouraging deception to further their kingdom, even advising members to agree falsely on key doctrines to infiltrate churches.
ANECDOTE

Church Infiltration Example

  • Shincheonji infiltrated a church in Austin, Texas by sending a member to pretend Christianity for a year to gain leaders' trust.
  • The deception nearly converted the entire church before the pastor intervened to stop Shincheonji's influence.
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