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World peace and restoration has begun at the same time this declaration is proclaimed.<br /> |
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== 'Cult' allegations == |
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[[File:WARP (WORLD ALLIANCE OF RELIGIONS PEACE) Summit 2014.jpg|thumb|WARP (WORLD ALLIANCE OF RELIGIONS PEACE) Summit 2014 in Seoul, South Korea]] |
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* A number of sources suggest Mr Lee's organisations are cults. <ref>{{Cite web|title = Alleged cult leader Lee hosts world peace summit in Seoul|url = http://www.koreaobserver.com/alleged-cult-leader-lee-hosts-world-peace-summit-in-seoul-23749/|accessdate = 2015-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Warning about a cult from Korea called Shinchonji|url = http://thestorehousepe.tumblr.com/post/37711708503|website = thestorehousepe.tumblr.com|accessdate = 2015-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = How I ended up in a Korean religious cult - YEU International|url = http://www.yeu-international.org/en/publications/newsmail/small-stories-that-can-change-the-world/how-i-ended-up-in-a-korean-religious-cult|website = YEU International|accessdate = 2015-09-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Mystery surrounds visit to UAE of alleged religious cult {{!}} The National|url = http://www.thenational.ae/uae/mystery-surrounds-visit-to-uae-of-alleged-religious-cult|accessdate = 2015-09-01}}</ref> |
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== Awards<ref>{{cite web|title=Man Hee Lee - LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pub/man-hee-lee/85/992/7a4?trk=pub-pbmap|website=LinkedIn|accessdate=17 August 2015}}</ref> == |
== Awards<ref>{{cite web|title=Man Hee Lee - LinkedIn|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pub/man-hee-lee/85/992/7a4?trk=pub-pbmap|website=LinkedIn|accessdate=17 August 2015}}</ref> == |
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Revision as of 01:56, 7 September 2015
Lee Man-hee | |
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| File:Manheelee.jpg Lee Man-hee, 2014 | |
| Born | September 15, 1931 |
| Nationality |  South Korea |
| Occupation(s) | Peace activist, HWPL chairman |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | I Manhui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ri Manhŭi |
| Website | Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) |
Template:Contains Korean text Lee Man-hee (Hangul: 이만희; Hanja/chinese character: 李萬熙; born September 15, 1931) is a world peace activist. He is a veteran of the Korean war where he served in a special forces unit and he is a community leader who pioneered the New Community Movement, which rejuvenated the post-war rural Korean economy through innovative village-centered strategies in Republic of Korea.[1] He founded Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light (HWPL) and he is currently serving as chairman of this non-governmental and non-profit organization which transcends cultural differences, as well as differences in faith and religion to engage leaders from all sectors of society in effective and comprehensive solutions for peace. In this role as an international peace advocate, he has travelled the world many times meeting religious leaders, current and former heads of state, chief justices and politicians. Mr Lee has visited over 70 countries in this capacity to discuss the most sustainable and realistic solutions to end all wars, and establish world peace; gathering leaders signatures from all over the world to pledge their support for the enactment of international law for the cessation of war. These world trips culminated in hosting the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit that was held in Seoul, South Korea in September 2014.[2] Mr Lee has since hosted the first African World Alliance of Religions’ Peace Summit in Pretoria, South Africa, in March 2015.[3] He was awarded "Noble Man of the Year" at the WCH's 3rd Global Officials of Dignity Awards which was held at UN Millennium Hotel in August, 2015.[4]
Early life
Lee was born into a farming family in Gyeongbuk Cheongdo, on September 15, 1931. He is a descendant of royalty from the Joseon Dynasty. His name was given to him by his grandfather, who had dreamt of a light emerging from the heavens before Lee was born. Lee was thus named Man Hee (Hanja: 萬熙), which means a complete and perfect light.[5] Lee was baptized in 1948 by Baptist missionaries in Seoul.[citation needed]
Career
- 1957: entered the community of Jondogwan.
- 1967: entered the Temple of the Tabernacle in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do.
- 1980-1983: was appointed by the laying of hands; he sent letters to seven churches and fought against those in control of the Temple of the Tabernacle.[6]
- 14 March 1984: established Shincheonji, the Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony and New Spiritual Israel, the 12 tribes.
Works
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- 2000–Present: Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light: Lee Man-hee is chairman of HWPL, a diplomatic group that pursues treaties related to world peace and meets with world leaders. HWPL is a non-governmental organization (NGO) and a non-profit organization.[7][8][9][10][11][12]
- 2013–Present: Chairman. Lee and HWPL have also supported world peace youth group which named International Peace Youth Group (IPYG). In collaborative efforts of HWPL and IPYG, projects such as peace conferences, youth meetings and international summits, have been developing practical and sustainable solutions to achieve world peace.
- 2014: HWPL chairman has organized the outstanding Peace Walk at Mindanao Island in The Philippines to promote inter-religious dialogue and communication between the Islamic and Catholic community with over 1,000 participants in attendance. Due to the this great peace work, religious leaders representing both religions signed the HWPL Peace Treaty, a defining moment of change in the midst of the island’s 40 year conflict.
- 2014: To propose the cessation of wars, World Alliance of religions: Peace (WARP) summit, hosted by HWPL, was held in South Korea. WARP Summit is first conference held between different religion, political, peace NGO, women group, and youth group leaders of the world in order to discuss and share insights on how to achieve world peace and to solve the religious conflict.
Declaration of World Peace
- Officially proclaimed at 25 May Peace walk at the Peace Gate in Olympic park, the Declaration of World Peace [13] is HWPL's vision for sustainable peace.
"The Heavens and the Earth formed by the hands of the Creator have been given to humanity as an inheritance.
In all the universe, life in its vast splendour exists only on our world.
The life that grows on the earth is sustained from above - by light, by the rain, and by the air they provide unconditionally to all living beings.
We have received the precious gift of life from above, let us give glory to heaven, and live in peace on earth. This is the truest teaching of heaven.
With this eternal gift - the grace and life we have received - are we entitled to fight, kill and destroy one another?
We cannot claim to desire peace and continue to provoke one another, causing conflict for the sake of valuing our own national interests above those of others.
This will only take the lives of the youth, wasting them in the futility of war.
This is not a legacy we can leave to future generations.
Of what use is a young life, born in our day and age, if it is thrown away in this manner - thrown away without having had a chance to bloom?
What price can compensate for the loss of a life?
Do these young souls have another chance at life?
As emissaries of World Peace;
as people who are working towards the restoration of humanity through a new and heavenly culture, we declare the following:
We call on the heads of state of every country to sign an international agreement - a commitment to bringing all wars to an end.
We ask them to do this from a spirit of deep-seated love for the people of their country.
We call on all youth to unite in an effort to stop wars and pursue the restoration of peace by agreeing not to fight one another. For World Peace to become a reality,
this is the duty of all youth, everywhere.
The only way to stop the fighting and pointless, tragic deaths, is to stop fighting.
Nobody can ask for anything greater than this, and know that your efforts - the efforts of the young people of the world today in pursuit of peace - will remain as a never fading light of life for all future generations.
Furthermore, we call on every person, every man, woman, and child in the world, to pick up the mantle of peace.
In whatever way you can, we ask that you work to further the cause of world peace and restoration,
making it a reality in your direct environments.
Lastly, we call on the media to report responsibly and promote a message of peace to the world.
World peace and restoration has begun at the same time this declaration is proclaimed.
Thank you."
'Cult' allegations
Awards[18]
| Date of Award | Location the Award was Conferred | Name of Award |
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| June 2014 | Istanbul, Turkey | Recognition Plaque from War Veterans of Korean war association |
| June 2014 | Sibiu Romania | First International Ambassador to Romanian National Assembly |
| June 2014 | Sibiu, Romania | Diploma of Excellence from Chancellor of Alma Mater University |
| May 2014 | Carson City, California, USA | Recognition Certificate from Mayor of Carson City & Letters of Commendation from the City Council |
| May 2014 | Veracruz, Mexico | Recognition Plaque from Honorary Peace Ambassador & Pastor Estrada and Medal from Veracruz State |
| January 2014 | Fatima, General Santos, Philippines | Plaque of Recognition from Mindanao State University |
References
- ^ HWPL - Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light
- ^ "HWPL, political and faith leaders push for new law to end wars". Ghana Web. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "The Key to end all wars: the First African World Alliance of Religions' Peace". Arab Telegraph. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "We Care for Humanity's 3rd G.O.D. Awards in NY a Mega Successful Event!". Briefing wire. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ^ Hilton, John. "Man Hee Lee in America". Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ Olu Alemoru, South Korea's 'anointed' one, Man Hee Lee, to visit Southland, 5 July 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ^ "Man Hee Lee appointed first Romani people's ambassador". Zambian Eye. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Mr. Man Hee Lee laid white rose in Palm of Peace". Spy Ghana. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Ruiz, Jason (18 April 2014). "Religious Leaders Meet In Long Beach To Sign World Peace Treaty". Long Beach Post. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ The founder of HWPL, Man Hee Lee
- ^ The Peace organization that brings World Peace into reality, HWPL
- ^ HWPL Peace advocate
- ^ http://hwpl.kr/content.php?p=EN/declaration Declaration of World Peace
- ^ "Alleged cult leader Lee hosts world peace summit in Seoul". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
- ^ "Warning about a cult from Korea called Shinchonji". thestorehousepe.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
- ^ "How I ended up in a Korean religious cult - YEU International". YEU International. Retrieved 2015-09-01.
- ^ "Mystery surrounds visit to UAE of alleged religious cult | The National". Retrieved 2015-09-01.
- ^ "Man Hee Lee - LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 17 August 2015.