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Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, has finally won its so-called 'youth restoration claim' lawsuit at the Supreme Court |
Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji Church of Jesus) has received a final ruling from the Supreme Court in its so-called ‘youth restoration claim’ lawsuit. This ruling has once again confirmed that there is no legal problem with Shincheonji Church of Jesus’ missionary activities and religious life.
On the 27th of last month, the Supreme Court dismissed the plaintiff's appeal in a lawsuit for damages filed by a former member of the Shincheonji Chuncheon Church, confirming the victory of Shincheonji Church of Jesus.
The plaintiff demanded 46 million won in damages, claiming that Shincheonji Church of Jesus forced religious life, brainwashed people with eschatological doctrines, and violated religious freedom, but the court did not accept this.
The trial court emphasized the freedom of religion and the principle of separation of church and state guaranteed by the Constitution, and stated that the court must maintain a neutral stance on religion. The court determined that the missionary activities of Shincheonji Church of Jesus did not infringe on religious freedom or constitute illegal coercion.
Shincheonji Church of Jesus stated regarding this Supreme Court ruling, “It has been confirmed once again that freedom of religion and the church’s legitimate religious life and missionary activities are legally protected,” and “We will continue to uphold the essence of religion, overcome criticism and misunderstandings both inside and outside the church, and strive to fulfil the role of light and salt for the congregation and society.”
This Supreme Court ruling is expected to be recorded as an important precedent guaranteeing religious freedom and recognising the rights of religious minorities.
Source: https://vo.la/cTBSFM