Pastor Yang

In this insightful discussion, Pastor Yang, an expert in biblical interpretation and New Testament theology, exposes the manipulative tactics of Korean cults like Shincheonji and the Olive Tree Movement. He highlights how these groups reinterpret Scripture to isolate followers from traditional teachings and promote their own leaders' revelations. Joined by Chris, a former Shincheonji member, they share alarming strategies used for recruitment and control, while shedding light on how to recognize and combat these deceptive doctrines to protect faith.

Pastor Yang, an Adjunct Professor at Presbyterian University in Seoul with a Doctor of Theology, and Chris, a former member of Shincheonji, delve into the unsettling world of Korean messianic movements. They explore the origins of these cults, focusing on key figures like Jeong Deuk-eun and Kim Baek-moon, who reshaped religious narratives through ideas of bloodline purification. The discussion reveals how these ideologies continue to influence contemporary groups like the Moonies and JMS, raising awareness of their growing global impact.