[2026-06-11] What about Bible Studies at Shincheonji Church Resonates with Millennials and Gen Z—the Generations Seeking Catharsis - 59% of Protestant Young Adults “Want Bible-Based Sermons”—Many Find Their Answers at Shincheonji - Non-Religious Youth Who Avoid “Wasting Time” Are Driven by a Need for Cognitive Closure - 50.7% of Graduates Say They Gained Inner Peace, Emerging as a New Haven for Young Adults The demographic profile of new members joining Shincheonji, Church of Jesus, Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, hereinafter Shincheonji Church of Jesus) is becoming increasingly younger. According to internal statistics, the proportion of new members in their 20s and 30s has shown a steady upward trend, rising from 17.51% in 2024 to 19.87% in 2025, and reaching 21.79% as of the end of April 2026. At a time when many religious organizations are facing an aging membership base due to declining youth participation, the continued growth of young adult ...
Statement from Shincheonji Church of Jesus on the Court's Dismissal of Chairman Lee Man-hee's Request for Review of the Legality of Detention
[Statement from Shincheonji Church of Jesus on the Court's Dismissal of Chairman Lee Man-hee's Request for Review of the Legality of Detention] Shincheonji Church of Jesus expresses deep regret over the court's decision on 28 June to dismiss Chairman Lee Man-hee's request for a review of the legality of his detention , which had been filed on the grounds that there was neither any risk of the destruction of evidence nor any risk of flight , and in light of his advanced age of 95 . As all relevant materials have already been secured through extensive searches and seizures, leaving no risk of the destruction of evidence or flight , it is deeply regrettable that the detention has nevertheless been maintained . In particular, subjecting a 95-year-old individual to detention during the investigation is an unduly harsh measure that threatens his life and health and seriously infringes upon his constitutional right to a defense. As the question of detention does not determ...