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Christian Gospel Mission
기독교복음선교회
Providence
AbbreviationCGM
ClassificationChristian new religious movement
Head PastorJung Myung-seok
Headquartersko
FounderJung Myung-seok
Origin1980
Seoul, South Korea
Other name(s)
  • Setsuri
  • Bright Moon Church
  • Morning Star Church
  • Jesus Morning Star (JMS)
Official websitegod21.net
Jung Myung-seok
Jung Myung-seok, founder of Providence

Providence (officially Christian Gospel Mission) is a Christian religious movement founded by Jung Myung-seok in 1978. The religious movement began in Seoul, South Korea and has spread to over 30 nations and covering 10 languages. Providence teachings rely on the Bible as its main source of authority. The Bible is considered to be the Word of God. Providence is known for its reasoned, scientific, practical and progressive approach to understanding Biblical scripture.

In 1999, Providence received widespread media coverage in South Korea relating to controversial allegations of sexual assault by its founder. A South Korean court later ruled that the media coverage was defamatory and false reporting. In April 2009, the Supreme Court of South Korea sentenced Jung to 10 years imprisonment. However, subsequent investigative reports called into question the rulings against Jung based on evidence that emerged throughout his processing and in the aftermath of the trial.

Ministries

In April 2014, shortly after the incident of the Sewol Ferry disaster, Providence held world-wide prayer gatherings for the families and victims.[1] While serving his prison sentence, Jung also prayed for the victims of the disaster and for all people of the world to be protected from harm.[2]

Every year in spring, Providence holds a Flower Festival event in Wol Myeong-dong, South Korea, for the purpose of displaying blossomed spring flowers, as well as, the religious purpose of giving glory and thanksgiving to God.[3] In conjunction with the display of flowers is an exhibition of proverbs, composed and handwritten by Jung, about the value of life, the value of believing in and loving God.[4]

Theology

Providence's core teaching are found in a series of unpublished precepts called the 30 Lessons.

In his 2015 Christmas Day sermon, Jung said that Jesus Christ is the Messiah that God sent to the Earth 2000 years ago. He was the Messiah whom the Jews, the believers of God, had waited for. However, because the Jews expected that when God came, He would ride on a cloud from Heaven, or that the Messiah would appear like a royal prince, they were unable to recognize the Messiah Jesus. Because of that misperception, the Sadducees and Pharisees failed to recognize the very Messiah they had waited for, for 4000 years.[5]

Providence preaches about the beginning of the "Complete Testament time period", which begins from the Second Coming of Christ. Providence also explains that the relationship between God and man is one of love; a love that is at the level of a groom and bride- a love greater than between father and child.[6]

Jung has written several books in a series called, "Heaven's Words My Words" that presents a variety of subjects such as art, culture, prayer, life, and the human heart in their respective relationships with the Creator. Four sections in this book have titles: "Culture and art are among the greatest gifts God has given to Man," "The door to a person is the heart, "Your life is a great treasure that only you can take and claim as your own," and "Think from before dawn. Thinking after the sun rises it too late." One quote from this book is: "There is no one in the world that does not need God." [7]

Non-religious activities

In 1999, Jung founded the Global Association of Culture and Peace (the GACP), which is an organization for global cultural exchanges. The GACP is premised on the teachings of Jesus Christ; with the purpose of forming a global community based on the spirit of tolerance, peace and neighborly love, which transcends the boundaries of nations, ethnicity, language and culture. The organization runs sporting events and art events for the purpose of implementing that objective. [8]

Another organization is the Bright Smile Movement, which campaigned during the 2002 Soccer World Cup in Korea to show to foreigners that Korea is a nation of happy people.[9]

In August 2012, a group of Japanese medical professionals from the Christian Gospel Mission held a national seminar, sponsored by the International Medical Corps, held in Seoul and Busan for prospective medical students and future health care providers. The issues discussed at the seminar included the motivations for pursuing a medical career; the value of caring for people balanced against the motivation for wealth and fame. The doctors from the Christian Gospel Mission promoted the view that medical professionals need to have the mindset of love for lives.[10]

History

Jung Myung-seok was born in ko in Geumsan County, South Chungcheong on February 17, 1945.[11][12] He is also known by the names of Joshua Jung and Pastor Joshua.[13] In 1980, Jung founded the Ae-chun Church, which was affiliated with the Methodist Church.[14][15] In October 1999, the Church took on the official name of Christian Gospel Mission.[16]

Jung is the author of a series of best-selling poetry books titled Poems of Inspiration. Ten of his poems have been recorded in the 2011 edition of the Korean Dictionary of Poems, which is a collection of poems covering 100 years of Korean poetry history.[17]

Jung is also an artist who creates works that convey the freedom within God's truth and love; his artworks are inspired from his faith. The elements of his drawings are mountains, seas, animals and forms of nature. Through his artworks, he reflects his philosophies of life, such as to never give up until the end, to never accept defeat, and reflects his various experiences of life. His artworks are also known to resonate with the Biblical scripture, 'The truth will set you free' (John 8:32). Through his artwork, he aims to close the distance between God and men.[18]

Controversies in the media

In March 1999, the Seoul Broadcasting System aired stories about sexual assault allegations within Providence in its TV news magazine, The Unanswered [ko].

However, in a subsequent court case, SBS was found to have aired a falsified video of Jung and the Christian Gospel Mission. Specifically, SBS altered the audio and added additional subtitles to one of Jung's sermons from 1995.

The program aired by the Seoul Broadcasting System, which sparked the controversy against the group, was later found in a court of law to have been doctored and photo-shopped. Specifically, SBS altered the audio and added additional subtitles to one of Jung's sermons from 1995. The original sermon said that the tithe of life was to evangelize "one part in ten"; the version broadcast by SBS said "one woman." Additionally, videos of Jung with males and females side by side were doctored to show only females with Jung. The Christian Gospel Mission sued SBS for this, won the lawsuit, and received 900 million won in compensation($900,000 USD).[19]

The court also gave the following orders: SBS must not broadcast material provided by the involved informant (Kim OO); SBS must inform the Christian Gospel Mission 48 hours before broadcasting any material related to their organization; SBS must guarantee 5% of the broadcasting time to the Christian Gospel Mission so that their rebuttal will also be aired. If these orders are violated, SBS must pay damages in the amount of 30 million won(30,000 US dollars) for each violation. SBS later issued an official letter of apology to the CGM.[20]

The day after the broadcasts, Jung left Korea.[21][22]

In April 2006, a press conference was held by the anti-Providence group EXODUS in which four unidentified women wearing bucket hats and surgical masks covering their faces, accused Jung of organized sex crimes against themselves and other women, who required medical treatment.[23] The press conference was orchestrated by Kim Do Hun, the founder of EXODUS, an anti-CGM group. Prior to the conference, Do Hun had secretly demanded settlement money from Jung and the CGM in the amount of ₩2,000,000,000 (US$2,000,000), without the knowledge or consent of the four accuser plaintiffs. [24][25][26]

Prior to the conference, Do Hun had sent letters of apology to Jung on 3 separate occasions (November 15, 1999, March 17, 2005, and July 21,2005). The letters contained Do Hun's photograph and seal. In one of the letters, he stated, "I deeply regret stabbing you in the back, slandering you and spreading controversies against you, and thus causing you deep pain. I apologize again for the last six years. The members of EXODUS and I have misunderstood you and so we have slandered and insulted you…"[27][28][29]

Jung denied the charges, his followers said.[30] In 2008, in response to the rape allegations, Providence pastor Bae Jae-yong said that it was a "distorted rumor that was created by the people who have slandered [Jung]" and that "all fundamental truth will be clarified by [Jung] at the prosecutor's office".[31]

In 2015, the Yonhap Television Network (YTN), a 24 hour news network based in South Korea, officially retracted information it had broadcast about Jung Myeong Seok and the Christian Gospel Mission between May and July of 2014. The news station had originally claimed that Jung had 'stowed away' and that 'he accepted sexual favors as bribes from female members'. YTN later verified the facts and published a correction statement stating that its earlier reporting was not factual. The correction statement stated that the sexual assault charges were dismissed by the prosecutors involved, and that his travel outside of Korea was lawful. YTN's corrections also stated that the sexual bribe charges were dropped by prosecutors.[32]

Controversies about the trial

In 2001, charges were laid against Jung in South Korea,[33] and was also being investigated by Taiwanese authorities on charges of sexual assault.[34]

In 2002, the Seoul District Court in South Korea found SBS guilty of airing a falsified video of Jung and the CGM. An injunction was issued against the network, which prevented it from airing the broadcast in question again.[35]

In 2003, he was arrested in Hong Kong. Hong Kong authorities subsequently approved extradition to Korea.[36]

In 2004, an Interpol Red Notice was issued on Jung.[37]

In 2006, South Korean authorities put Jung on an international wanted list.[38] Jung was in China at that time. The South Korean government requested that he be extradited back to Korea in November 2006.[34]

In May 2007, Jung was arrested in Beijing by the Chinese police, as announced by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security.[39]

In September 2007, the Liaoning Provincial Higher People's Court issued a ruling to extradite Jung. The decision was subsequently upheld by the Supreme People's Court.[40]

In February 2008, Jung was extradited back to South Korea to stand charges.[31][41]

In the criminal trial held in the ko, the plaintiffs (who were former members) made allegations to the court that Jung was provided with female members of his sect as "gifts", and he would then have sex them on a religious pretext.[42]

In the course of the trial, evidence adduced to the Central District Court included medical documents issued by a Chinese hospital which indicated that the victims, who were allegedly sexually assaulted, presented no physical signs of having been sexually assaulted. The Korean Police Hospital also reported that there were no signs of sexual assault on the women's bodies.[43]

In August 2008, Jung was convicted of sexual assault against female followers and sentenced by the Seoul Central District court to six years imprisonment.[44][45][46] On February 10, 2009, the ko added four years to the district court's sentence of six years, overturning one of the lower court's acquittals and finding Jung guilty on a total of four counts of rape.[47][48] Jung appealed his 10 years imprisonment sentence to the Supreme Court of South Korea, but the sentence was upheld in April 2009.[49][50]

In 2010, concerns regarding the fairness and conduct of the trial were raised in an independent Korean magazine (Min Jeong), which was commonly distributed to government offices throughout South Korea.[51]

Following his trial, several investigative reporters have called into question the proceedings against Jung Myeong Seok, citing the following:

  1. During Jung's trial, one of the four original accusers, last name Jang, officially withdrew her lawsuit, stating on record that not committed a single act of sexual abuse, but that he was innocent. The court warned that recanting her testimony at that stage would mean she had committed perjury. Ms. Jang later appeared in court with her mother, said she did not care if she was punished, but maintained that no sexual abuse occurred and Jung was innocent. Additionally, she stated that plaintiff D--who filed together with her in a joint lawsuit—had also fabricated her allegations at the instruction of the original informer (Kim Do-hun of the anti-JMS group EXODUS). Jang was later convicted of perjury.[52]
  2. During Jung's trial, the Korean Police Hospital released the following report on the plaintiffs: "The results from the first medical examination showed that the victims' hymens were completely intact. They presented no medically identifiable signs of having been sexually assaulted." (This came following reports from a separate hospital in China, which also stated that none of the accusers displayed signs of having been sexually abused).
  3. While the actual trial of Jung involved a total of four plaintiffs, reporters criticize the media for "scrambling" to publish reports of former Providence members. Prior to the trial, a number of former members came forward citing mass sexual crimes, and these allegations were published and disseminated without thorough fact checking. As time progressed, all charges of sexual abuse against Jung were dropped, except for the four plaintiffs who brought formal charges against him.[53]

A female plaintiff of the criminal case also sued Jung in a civil court seeking monetary compensation. The presiding judge in the ko gave the opinion that the plaintiff had suffered psychological pain, and as a result ordered the defendant to pay ₩50,000,000 in compensation.[54][55]

Criticisms of the verdict

Given these controversies, several reporters have criticized the ultimate verdict in Jung's trial, in that Jung was convicted despite an absence of physical evidence and despite the fact that one of the four plaintiffs withdrew her lawsuit, stating that all allegations of sexual abuse against Jung were untrue and that her accusations had been incited by Kim Do Hun.

Many also used this as case-in-point to highlight the weaknesses of the legal system in South Korea, in which district cases are decided by a single judge with no jury.

Chung Jik Ei, an investigative reporter who has been following the CGM case since 1999, said: "...the court should reflect to see if the verdict of the presiding judges was clouded by their lack of understanding of religion and a public opinion that was forcibly manipulated… it should examine the injustice done to [Jung]."[56]

Outside of Korea

Christian Gospel Mission are known by different names in different regions. Providence or Providence Church in Europe and the US, Setsuri (Japanese for "providence") in Japan, the Bright Moon Church, the Morning Star Church, and Jesus Morning Star (JMS). Each church branch that follows Jung's teaching keeps its own name (e.g. Nak-seong-dae Church, Seoul Church, etc.).[57]

Australia

Providence began in Australia in 1997. In April 2014, former members of Providence gained media attention from an Australian entertainment news show on the SBS network called the Feed. Current Providence members, including the Head of External Affairs liaison, were approached for an interview on the program. However, an interview was refused on the ground of perceived biased reporting, and written responses were provided instead.[58]

Hong Kong

Providence has been reported about in Hong Kong, where it is known as The Bright Moon Church there. In October 2006 a former member told Oriental Daily News that it has about 100 core members in Hong Kong, including many medical graduates and some assistant professors. Providence temporarily created an organisation to run various community activities, known as the United Culture and Arts Network (UCAN).[59][60]

Japan

Providence was introduced in Japan around 1987.[38]

In Japan, there were 2,000 Providence members as of 2006, almost entirely students and graduates of prestigious colleges, and 60% women.[61]

Believers were instructed to live frugally on cheap food and never indulge in alcohol.[62]

Police raided eight Providence facilities in Chiba on suspicion a senior member illegally obtained residence status. They also searched a facility in the city's Chuo Ward.[63]

Taiwan

Providence's earliest activity in Taiwan was in 1988.[64] It is commonly known as Jesus Morning Star Church (JMS), and also registered under the name China Christian Youth Association, CCYA), while also calling itself Providence Church.[65]

A prominent pastor of the Church denied allegations of sexual misconduct made against Jung. [66]

In October 2005 Apple Daily reported that many student clubs in National Central University and other campuses are recruiting for Providence Church. These clubs hold a wide variety of activities including the "Eagle Cup" soccer tournament in Taipei city and regular model training.[67]

See also

References

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  20. ^ "Why is JMS (CGM's) President Jung Myeong Seok bearing the cross?".Minjung (Civil Affairs Magazine). 2010-02-15. http://www.mjnews.co.kr/ Publisher: Asiamade (SBS의 이와 같은 편파적인 보도에 대해 법원은 결국 화해권고결정을 내렸다. 주 내용으로는 '김 OO씨 등의 일방적인 제보 자료를 방송에 써서는 안 되며 방송 48시간 전 고지할 것과 방송분의 5%를 보장하여 반론 보도를 할 수 있도록 하라는 것이었다. 또한 이를 어길 시에는 건당 3,000만원을 배상하라'는 결정이었다[In dealing with the misleading coverage by SBS, the Court decided that the matter should be resolved by way of settlement between the two parties. A court order was given regarding the terms of the settlement, which included the following:·SBS must not report on President Jung if it intends on using information directly provided by Kim OO in its reporting. ·SBS must give at least 48 hour notice to Christian Gospel Mission of the basic contents of what it plans to broadcast.·SBS must provide 5% of the broadcast time for the Christian Gospel Mission to respond to SBS's reporting.·In the event that SBS violates any of the above terms, it must pay compensation for the damages caused to Christian Gospel Mission in the amount of 30 million won ($30,000 USD) per violation.])
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  43. ^ "JMS(기독교복음선교회) 정명석 총재는 왜? 누구를 위하여 십자가를 지는가?". Min Jeong Magazine (in Korean). February 15, 2010. 또한 법정에서 치열하게 공방이 이루어진 피해자의 성폭행 부분은 일반인의 상식에도 도저히 이해하기 힘든 부분이 많았다. 몇 가지 예를 들어보면 앞에 기술하였듯이 피해자에 대한 성폭행의 진위는 중국병원에서도 피해가 없었던 것으로 증명되었고, 한국경찰병원에서도 분명히 초진 결과는 "처녀막에 전혀 손상이 없고, 어떠한 형태로도 성폭행을 당한 흔적은 찾아볼 수 없다." 라는 것이었다. (The battle in court over the allegations of sexual assault was intense. Much of the outcomes of this battle could not be made sense of, even from a non-legalistic common sense perspective. One such instance, as previously mentioned, would be medical evidence from a Chinese hospital which showed that the victims presented no signs of having been sexually assaulted. Moreover, the Korean Police Hospital subsequently reported, "The results from the first medical examination showed that the victims' hymens were completely intact. They presented no medically identifiable signs of having been sexually assaulted.") {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  44. ^ "Cult Leader Gets 6-Year Prison Term". The Korea Times. August 12, 2008. Retrieved February 28, 2014. Notorious cult leader Jung Myung-seok received Tuesday a six-year prison sentence for raping and sexually abusing his female followers.
  45. ^ "정명석 JMS총재 징역 6년 선고". Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). August 13, 2008. Retrieved October 29, 2013. 서울중앙지법 형사26부(재판장 배기열)는 12일 여자 신도들을 성폭행한 혐의로 구속기소된 JMS(기독교복음선교회) 총재 정명석(63)씨에게 징역 6년을 선고했다. (The Seoul Central District Court No. 26 Criminal Division (Justice Bae Ki-yeol) delivered a prison sentence of six years to JMS President Jung Myung-seok, 63, who had been arrested and charged with raping 12 female followers.) {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  46. ^ 송, 경호 (Song Gyeong-ho) (February 5, 2009). "성폭행 혐의 정명석, 항소심 선고 10일로 연기". Christian Today. Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved September 10, 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  47. ^ "Cult head jailed for sex crimes". The Straits Times. Singapore. Agence France-Presse. February 10, 2009. Archived from the original on November 15, 2010. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  48. ^ Ser, Myo-ja (February 11, 2009). "Cult head gets harsh new sentence". Korea JoongAng Daily (JoongAng Ilbo). Retrieved August 23, 2015. The Seoul High Court ruled yesterday that Jung is guilty of a total four counts of rape, overturning one acquittal and handing down a heavier punishment.
  49. ^ "JMS 정명석 징역 10년 확정" (in Korean). Yonhap. April 23, 2009. Retrieved October 29, 2013. 여신도들을 성폭행한 혐의(강간) 등으로 구속기소된 국제크리스천연합(JMS) 총재 정명석(64)씨에게 징역 10년을 선고한 원심을 확정했다. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  50. ^ "Court Upholds 10-Yr Sentence on Cult Leader". The Korea Times. April 23, 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2014. The Supreme Court upheld a 10-year-imprisonment sentence on Jung Myung-suk, the leader of the JMS (Jesus Morning Star) religious cult Thursday for the rape and sexual assault of five Korean female followers. Jung was indicted for sexually assaulting the victims between 2003 and 2006 in Hong Kong, Malaysia and China. A lower court convicted him on three counts sentencing him to a six-year-prison term, but a high court extended this to 10 years convicting him on all five counts.
  51. ^ "JMS(기독교복음선교회) 정명석 총재는 왜? 누구를 위하여 십자가를 지는가?". Min Jeong Magazine (in Korean). February 15, 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  52. ^ Moon Il Seok, "Reconsideration Needed for the Case of Jung Myeong Seok." Break News. 2010-2-15.(차 기자가 다섯 번째로 정 총재 관련 재판이 잘못됐다고 보는 이유는 성폭행과 관련된 내용이다. 그는 "당시 '문제 제기자'의 주장에 따르면 여성들은 '심한 성폭행을 당해 걷기가 힘들 정도로 깊은 상처를 입어 하혈을 했다'고 발표하였다. 그러나 이 사건이 법정으로 옮겨진 후, 이 진술과는 달리 피고의 변호인은 사건 현장에 있었던, 당시 cctv를 보면 이 두 사람은 피해자답지 않게 미소를 지었고, 걸음걸이 또한 전혀 불편해 보이지 않는다고 반박하였다"면서 "무엇보다 주목해야 할 사실은 성폭행 피해를 보았다며 법정고소를 함께 진행해왔던 c모양이 위증을 했다는 선언을 하고 고소를 취하한 것이다. c모양은 어머니의 손을 잡고 법정에 나와 경찰과 검찰 진술을 번복하며 피해 사실을 완전히 부인하였다. 재판부는 '증인이 고소 내용과 다르게 진술을 하면 처벌을 받을 수 있다'라고 하였지만, c모양은 '처벌을 받아도 좋다. 사실은 성폭행 당하지 않았다. 자신과 같이 고소한 d모양도 강간 등 성폭행을 당한 사실이 전혀 없음에도 '문제 제기자'의 사주에 의하여 허위로 고소를 하고 지금까지 허위 진술을 한 것이다.'라고 명백히 밝혔다"고, 원고 중의 한 사람이 법정에서 진술한 사실을 적시했다.)
  53. ^ Won Ki Chun http://www.mjknews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=58073 "JMS President Jung Myeong Seok, is this a social or religious issue?" Monthly Politic and Economic. 2012-05-31 "Why is the Spotlight on the Christian Gospel Mission Again?" Newsmaker. 2012-04-01. www.newsmaker.or.kr
  54. ^ Schwartzman, Nathan (English translator) (November 18, 2009). "South Korean cult leader hit by new judgment". Asian Correspondent. Retrieved September 20, 2015. {{cite news}}: |first= has generic name (help); original article: "법원, JMS 정명석 5천만원 배상 판결" (in Korean). JoongAng Ilbo. Yonhap News. November 16, 2009. Archived from the original on November 19, 2009. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  55. ^ "한국일보 : 법원, JMS 정명석 5천만원 배상 판결". Hankook Ilbo (in Korean). November 16, 2009. Retrieved September 2015. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  56. ^ Moon Il Suk. http://breaknews.com/sub_read.html?uid=122285&section=sc1 "Reconsideration Needed for the Case of Jung Myeong Seok Case." Break News. 2010-02-15(그는 이 사건을 추적한 후 쓴 이 기사의 결론에서 "취재를 하는 기자도 비종교의 잣대로 종교행위를 가늠하면 해괴한 그림을 만들어 내듯이 검찰도 이 사건에 대하여 공소만을 위한 것보다 ‘백 명의 도둑을 놓쳐도 한 명의 억울한 죄인을 만들지 말아야 한다'는 무죄추정원칙에 얼마나 충실했는지 돌아봐야 할 것"이라고 강조했고 "재판부는 증거와 증인이 애매한 이 사건을 10년이라는 중형을 선고한 결과에는 심리를 맡은 재판관들 역시 종교에 대한 이해부족과 억지적으로 조성된 여론에 의해 판단이 흐려지지는 않았는지를 되돌아봄으로 정 총재의 억울한 부분을 살펴야 할 것"이라고 지적했다. )
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