Table Of ContentUNDERSTANDING CHRISTIAN CONVERTS FROM SHINCHONJI:
PROVIDING PASTORAL CARE FOR LOST SHEEP
신천지로부터 회심한 성도 이해와 잃었던 양을 위한 목회적 돌봄
A Dissertation
presented to
the Faculty of
Claremont School of Theology
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Doctor of Ministry
by
Sung Eun Lee
May 2018
Copyright © 2018 by Sung Eun Lee
This dissertation completed by
Sung Eun Lee
has been presented to and accepted by the
faculty of Claremont School of Theology in
partial fulfillment of the requirements of the
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
Faculty Committee
K. Samuel Lee, Chairperson
Namjoong Kim
Dean of the Faculty
Sheryl A. Kujawa-Holbrook
May 2018
ABSTRACT
UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIAN CONVERTS FROM SHINCHONJI:
PROVIDING PASTORAL CARE FOR LOST SHEEP
by
Sung Eun Lee
The Korean church has developed significantly in recent years. However, it has
experienced difficulty due to the appearance of heresies. Historically, heresies have existed since
the Apostolic age and have used a variety of disguises. Korea has experienced a variety of
heresies throughout its history, including Tong-il Kyo, Jundokuan, and Shinchonji.
Currently, Shinchonji is one of the strongest threats. It is seen as a group that is antisocial
and unethical, and it has led to serious tensions within Korean society and families. Shinchonji is
now considered a criminal organization. I hope this study can help Korean churches. Through
my research, I analyze the heresy of Shinchonji, and in this project I reveal its reality, which goes
beyond its heretical nature.
KEYWORDS: Heresy, Shinchonji, Korean Church, Conflict, Counseling, Healing, Care
SUMMARY
One of the aims of this study is to examine the origin and development of Shinchonji.
Another goal is to explore how the church can accept Christians who have delved into
Shinchonji but then come back to the church. From these understandings, I propose pastoral
ways churches can assist, heal, and restore those who reenter the church.
This study includes two interviews: one with a person who was once committed to
Shinchonji but has now become a holistic Christian believer and the other with a person who is
in the process of education to recover his faith. Before I conducted these interviews, I researched
Dr. Young-Gweon Yoo’s counseling theory for those who have participated in Shinchonji.
Through the interviews, I first looked at psychological factors commonly manifested by those
who fall into heresy. Second, I analyzed to what extent these Christians fell into heresy because
of the dissatisfaction they felt with their church lives. The interviews helped me gain a general
understanding of Shinchonji, and thus I was able to find appropriate ways to respond to those
who have participated in the movement.
The results of my study were as follows: First, ministers of Korean churches must clearly
understand the reality and heretical nature of Shinchonji, so they can actively respond to it and
create a variety of prevention programs that will preclude its attractiveness to people. Second,
ministers of Korean churches, when caring for people who have fallen into Shinchoinji, must
become aware of several strategies they can use and provide care wisely. Third, ministers must
become aware of the attractive factors of Shinchonji and create educational programs for those
who return to church after experiencing Shinchonji, such as programs that aim to restore
relationships or heal. Fourth, churches must utilize people who have experienced Shinchonji in
providing pastoral care and prevention programs.
목차
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
I. 서론
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1
A. 연구의 문제제기와 목적
Presentation of a Problem and Purpose of Study ............................................................................ 1
B. 연구의 내용과 한계
The Limits and Contents for Research ............................................................................................ 3
C. 선행연구
Previous Research ........................................................................................................................... 4
II. 이론적 배경
Theoretical Background .................................................................................................................. 11
A. 이단에 대한 이해
Understanding Heresy ................................................................................................................... 11
1. 이단의 정의와 판정기준
Definition and Criteria of Heresy .............................................................................................. 12
2. 이단의 발생 원인
Causes of Heresy ....................................................................................................................... 13
3. 이단의 특성
Characteristic of Heresy ............................................................................................................ 15
B. 신천지에 대한 이해
Understanding the Shinchonji ....................................................................................................... 19
1. 신천지의 기원과 발전
Origin and Development of Shinchonji ..................................................................................... 20
2. 신천지의 역사와 현황
History and Tracking of Shinchonji .......................................................................................... 21
3. 신천지의 조직과 활동
History and Organization and Activities of Shinchonji ............................................................. 22
4. 신천지의 포교전략들과 세뇌방식
Missionary Strategies and Methods of Brainwashing ............................................................... 24
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5. 신천지를 바라보는 시선들
An Eyes for a Shinchonji ............................................................................................................. 27
C. 신천지의 폐해
Harmful Effects ............................................................................................................................. 29
1. 신천지가 가정에 끼친 폐해들
Harmful Effects to the Home of Shinchonji .............................................................................. 29
2. 신천지가 사회에 끼친 폐해들
Harmful Effects to the Society of Shinchonji ........................................................................... 30
3. 신천지가 교회에 끼친 폐해들
Harmful Effects to the Church of Shinchonji ............................................................................ 32
D. 신천지의 주요 교리와 문제점
The Main Tenetand Problems of Shinchonji ................................................................................ 33
1. 신천지의 주요교리와 배경
Major Doctrines and Backgrounds of Shinchonji ....................................................................... 33
2. 신천지의 핵심교리와 비판
The Core Doctrines and Criticisms of Shinchonji ...................................................................... 35
3. 신천지의 이단성과 개신교 주요 교단의 결정사항
The Heresy of Shinchonji and the Decisions of Major Protestant Churches .............................. 40
III. 사례연구
Case Study ..................................................................................................................................... 41
A. 인터뷰 방법론과 방법
Interview Methodology and Methods ........................................................................................... 41
B. 연구참가자들
Research Participants .................................................................................................................... 42
C. 연구의 제한성
Limitations of Research ................................................................................................................ 43
D. 연구의 윤리성 확보
Securing Ethics of Research ......................................................................................................... 44
E. 자료수집
Collecting Data ............................................................................................................................. 45
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IV. 연구 결과 및 논의
Results of the study ....................................................................................................................... 50
A. 개방코딩
Open Coding ................................................................................................................................... 50
1. 신천지 성경공부를 시작하게 된 계기
The Opportunity to Start Studying Bible in Shinchonji ............................................................. 50
2. 신천지에 빠지게 된 이유
Reasons for Falling into the Sinchonji ....................................................................................... 50
3. 신천지로부터 돌아서게 된 계기
An Opportunity to Turn Around from Shinchonji ...................................................................... 50
4. 회심하여 돌아왔을 때 교회의 반응
Church Response When Converted and Returned ..................................................................... 51
5. 신천지나 이단에 빠지는 이유
Reasons for Falling into a Shinchonji or Heresy ........................................................................ 51
6. 이단에 빠진 사람 접근(회유) 방법
How to Approach the Person Who is in the Shinchonji ............................................................. 51
7. 회심한 성도 관리
Converted Saints Management ................................................................................................... 52
8. 회심한 성도들을 위한 프로그램
Programs for Converted Saints ................................................................................................... 52
9. 교회가 (목회자, 성도) 노력해야 하는 부분
What the Church Should Do ....................................................................................................... 52
10. 신천지 경험을 통해 느낀 점
Feeling Through Shinchonji ....................................................................................................... 52
11. 신천지에 맞선 교회의 대응책
Church Countermeasures Against Shinchonji ............................................................................ 53
B. 축코딩
Axial Coding ................................................................................................................................... 53
C. 연구 논의
Discussion of Research ................................................................................................................... 54
1. 회심한 성도들을 위한 목회적 돌봄의 과제
The Task of Pastoral Care for Converted Saints ....................................................................... 55
2. 신천지 예방 및 대처방안
Shinchonji Prevention and Countermeasures ............................................................................ 71
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3. 회심한 성도들을 위한 목회적 돌봄
Pastoral Care for Converted Saints ............................................................................................ 79
4. 한국교회의 비판적 대안
Critical Alternative of the Church in Korea .............................................................................. 87
D. 연구의 결론
Conclusion of the Study .................................................................................................................. 96
참고문헌
Bibliography ............................................................................................................................................ 100
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Chapter I
서론 (Introduction)
A. 연구의 문제제기와 목적
1. 연구의 문제제기
2016년 10월 24일 JTBC의 “최순실, 대통령 연설문 수정” 보도를 시작으로 2017년 지금
까지 대한민국은 박근혜 대통령과 최순실 국정농단의 파문으로 인해 분노와 충격에 휩싸여 있
다. 이것은 영세교의 교주였다가 사이비 목사가 된 최태민과 그의 딸 최순실이 박근혜 대통령을
꼭두각시처럼 이용하여 빚어진 사태이다. 이에 따라 박근혜 대통령은 2016년 10월 25일 사과문
을 통해 비선 실세 최순실의 최종의견을 의존한 것으로 밝히고 사과하기에 이르렀다. 이어서
2016년 11월 29일 3차 대국민 담화를 통해 “여야정치권이 논의해서 국정혼란과 공백을 최소화
하고 안정되게 정권을 이양할 수 있는 방안을 만들어달라고” 제안하고, “그 일정과 법 절차에 따
라 대통령직에서 물러나겠다”고 밝혔다.1 결국 12월 9일 탄핵가결이 되어 박근혜 대통령은 탄핵
되었다. 이러한 국기문란은 수렴청정의 왕조국가에나 있을 일이라는 비판과 함께 대한민국이 사
이비 종교에 의존하는 국가가 되었다는 주장까지 나오고 있다. 사이비 종교들에 의해 자행될 수
있는 온갖 비리적 행태들의 중심에 한 나라의 대통령이 있었다는 사실에 온 세계가 큰 충격을
받고 있다. 이렇듯 이단이나 사이비 종교는 한 개인과 가정을 몰락하게 할 뿐 아니라, 사회를
혼란시키고 나아가 국가의 기강을 무너뜨릴 수 있다는 역사적 실체를 분노와 슬픔 속에서 우리
는 목격하고 있는 것이다.2
1 최문선 and 서상현, “ ‘국회가 정해달라’ 퇴진마저 떠넘긴 朴대통령,” 한국일보, November 30, 2016,
http://hankookilbo.com/v/a1713b7e779c4df88cd603c8cb5520f8.
2 허호익, 한국의 이단 기독교 (서울: 동연, 2016), 5.
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