Zahng Gil-jah explained

Zahng Gil-jah
Birth Date:29 October 1943
Spouse:Kim Jae-Hoon (1966–1987)
Occupation:Chairperson
Years Active:since 1984
Known For:"God the Mother" in the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG)
Nationality:South Korean
Module:
Child:yes
Color:transparent
Hangul:장길자
Rr:Jang Gilja
Mr:Chang Kilcha
Koreanipa:pronounced as /ko/

Zahng Gil-jah (; also romanized as Chang Gil-jah) is the religious leader, as God the Mother, of the World Mission Society Church of God,[1] [2] [3] and the honorary chairperson of the International WeLoveU Foundation, a social welfare organization.[4] [5]

Religious activity

The World Mission Society Church of God, a Korean new religious movement, teaches that Zahng and Ahn Sahng-Hong (1918–1985), a South Korean Christian minister regarded by his followers as Christ, are to be jointly regarded as God. Church members may call her "God the Mother", "Mother Jerusalem", "New Jerusalem Mother", "Heavenly Mother", or simply "Mother".[6] Her followers believe she has fulfilled all prophecies of the Bible.

In 1985, following the sudden death of Ahn Sahng-Hong, 11 out of the 13 churches of the Church of God agreed to recognize both Ahn and Zahng as God. The two congregations that refused became the New Covenant Passover Church of God.[7] Despite her status in her church, Zahng's media outlets—such as her YouTube page—tend not to reference the claim in their content.[8] Instead, they focus on her activities as chairwoman of her foundation.

The Korean Christian community has generally agreed that the teachings of Ahn and Zahng go against Christian beliefs.[9] Members of the Witnesses of Ahn Sahng-Hong have been known to visit college campuses in the U.S., often without permission, and approach students with their teachings about Zahng being "God the Mother".[10] The Ahn Sahng-Hong movement is sometimes thought of as a religious cult.[11]

Social activities

In addition to her status in the World Mission Society Church of God, Zahng is the chairperson of the International WeLoveU Foundation, which changed its name from New Life Welfare Foundation in 2007.[12] [13] [14]

In spite of her involvement with the Ahn Sahng-Hong movement, Zahng has met with high-ranking political leaders, including Gabonese president Ali Bongo and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal.[15] [16]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 20 October 2019. 어머니 하나님 장길자. God the Mother. 22 May 2024. Hyundae Religion. ko.
  2. Web site: WATV - Introduction . 2013-03-22. (English).
  3. Web site: 하나님의 교회를 주의하라 . Beware of the Church of God . 2022-08-24 . Dangdangnews.com . ko . 2013-05-26 . Lee Ingyu . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220729105757/http://www.dangdangnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=21306 . 2022-07-29.
  4. News: Kim Myung-hui . 장길자 국제위러브유운동본부 회장 인터뷰 . Interview with Zahng Gil-Jah, Chairperson of the International We Love U Foundation . Oct 2023 . woman donga . . ko.
  5. Web site: Honorary Chairwoman Zahng Gil-Jah. intlwelou.org.
  6. Web site: Zahng . Gil-jah . About Chairwoman . Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah . 23 August 2024.
  7. Web site: International Korean Christian Coalition against Heresy. 18 May 2012. ko:과연 안상홍의 부인은 누구인가?. Who is the wife of ansanghong really?. http://ikccah.org/2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130917082022/http://ikccah.org/2023. 2013-09-17. 2024-08-22. ko.
  8. Web site: Zahng . Gil-jah . 장길자, Zahng Gil-jah . YouTube . 23 August 2024 . en.
  9. Web site: 13 December 2012 . ko:기독교 이단 사이비 종교 명단과 종교차별 신고 . http://www.kncc.or.kr/sub04/sub03.php?ptype=view&code=board_04_2&idx=10852 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140223185456/http://www.kncc.or.kr/sub04/sub03.php?ptype=view&code=board_04_2&idx=10852 . 2014-02-23 . 2024-08-22. The National Council of Churches in Korea . ko.
  10. News: Wang . Andrea . "God the Mother" Followers Aim to Proselytize Students . 23 August 2024 . The Oberlin Review . 23 February 2018.
  11. Web site: Harris . Chris . Ex-Followers Say South Korean Church Is 'Mind Control' Cult . Peoplemag . 23 August 2024 . en . 10 December 2015.
  12. Web site: We love U - Intro. dead. https://archive.today/20130413133759/http://eng.weloveu.or.kr/intro/welcome01.asp. 2013-04-13. 2013-03-22.
  13. Web site: We love U - Red Cross. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202000052/http://www.redcrossblood.org/SED/We-Love-U-Foundation. 2014-02-02. 2013-03-22. (English)
  14. Web site: History. 2019-10-01. International WeLoveU Foundation. en-US.
  15. Web site: Gabon president agrees green action with Korean groups . . 23 August 2024 . en . 28 March 2012.
  16. Web site: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal congratulates Chairwoman Zahng Gil-jah . . 23 August 2024 . 3 November 2021.

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