"Miracle of Interreligious Peace": Pastors and Monks Gather in Chuncheon for a Historic Bible Dialogue
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| Buddhist monks and pastors attending the '2026 Shincheonji Bible Seminar: Testimony on the Fulfilled Reality oof Revelation' held at the Philip Tribe Chuncheon Church in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province on 13th May are listening attentively to the message of Shincheonji Chairman ManHee Lee. |
The Dawn of a New Era in Inter-Denominational Cooperation
On 13th May 2026, a historic gathering unfolded at the Shincheonji Philip Tribe in Chuncheon, Republic of Korea. In a tremendous show of interreligious unity, 1500 people—pastors, religious figures, including monks, and citizens from all over the country—congregated for the "2026 Shincheonji Bible Seminar: Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation." This event was not merely a theological lecture; it served as a pivotal platform for religious leaders to transcend traditional boundaries and seek a profound, scripture-based alignment.
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| ManHee Lee, Chairman of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, is delivering a message at the '2026 Shincheonji Bible Seminar: Testimony on the Fulfilled Reality of Revelation' held at the Chuncheon Church of the Philip Tribe in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea, on 13th May. |
Chairman ManHee Lee’s Call for Sincere Faith
The seminar featured Chairman ManHee Lee as the main lecturer, who delivered a powerful discourse on the prophecies and physical fulfilments recorded in the Book of Revelation. Addressing the assembled clergy, Chairman Lee issued a direct and bold challenge to those who criticise without verification.
- A Call for Fairness: Frustrated by blind labels of "heresy," he proposed an open public exam to determine who truly understands the scriptures and who is spreading falsehood.
- The Message of Love: Reminding the audience that Jesus taught to "love even your enemies," he urged everyone to unite within the Truth rather than engaging in backbiting.
- The One Witness: He reiterated that only the one who has seen and heard the entire events of Revelation (as per Revelation 22:8) can accurately testify to its reality.
An Unlikely Union: The Bible and the Saffron Robe
The highlight of the Chuncheon seminar was the visible presence of Buddhist monks studying the Bible. The scene of a pastor and a monk presenting bouquets to Chairman Lee together served as a powerful visual of "World Peace."
- A Monk's Perspective: Ven. Yeoryang Jeonghye (Chief Monk of House of Buddha) remarked, “I realised this is on a different level from general Christianity. I hope all religions can unite through this Word.”
- Friendly Competition: Philip Tribe Leader Lee Jung-su added a touch of humour, telling the pastors, “You should stay on your toes; there are many monks now mastering Revelation!”
Voices of Transformation
Local clergy noted a significant shift in their perception after attending.
- Verification over Rumours: A Presbyterian pastor from Wonju admitted, “What I heard outside was very different from the reality here. The systematic explanation of Revelation was deeply impressive.”
- Active Exchange: With 50 MOUs already signed in the Philip Tribe and 10 churches switching their signs to Shincheonji, the "Chuncheon Wave" is proving that the Word is the ultimate bridge between denominations.
A Hub for Interreligious Harmony
The seminar concluded with a "Dialogue for Religious Unity," where leaders signed a joint declaration for peace and social cooperation. Chuncheon has set a new standard: it’s no longer just about one church growing, but about all seekers of Truth finding a common ground in the fulfilled prophecies of Revelation.
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