Shadowy Church at Center of Coronavirus Outbreak

As South Korea’s infection numbers soar, most cases have been connected to the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which mainstream churches consider a cult.

Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which mainstream churches consider a cult

Shincheonji Church of Jesus, which mainstream churches consider a cult Source: AAP

At meetings of the secretive Shincheonji Church of Jesus, worshipers sit packed together on the floor, forbidden to wear glasses — or face masks. They come to church even when sick, former members say. After services, they split up into groups for Bible study, or to go out into the streets and proselytize.

After the first coronavirus infection was reported among its members, they were told to lie about being followers, though the church later said that was not its policy.


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By Yang J. Joo
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