“Instructor Man Hee Lee,” a Korean preacher and leader of the rapidly-growing movement “Tabernacle of the Testimony,” who claims to be the only person who can explain the Revelation (that hallucinogenic final book of the New Testament which NOBODY understands) will be explaining it all to you this Saturday morning at 10:30 at the Crystal Cathedral (now “Christ Cathedral” since its purchase by papist pederasts.) Admission is free. Man Hee’s literature darkly warns, “Anyone who is a believer WILL REGRET IT if he or she does not see it and believe it.” (And I’m pretty sure by “believer” they mean “Christian” – so that’s probably YOU, bud!)
So, his press girl called and asked me to do a write-up here, obviously hoping the great event would get that coveted “Orange Juice Bump.” She explained that Man Hee teaches that the world has already ended
– long ago – and that we are now all in the afterlife. She said this would make a lot more sense once I hear Man Hee explain it in person. Then she begged me, whatever I write, to “Please treat Man Hee with respect.”
Mistake.
“I’m sorry, young lady, you called the wrong blog. We don’t do the respect thing here.”
“Well, then, please don’t write anything about him at all.”
“Sorry. Too late.” Click.
But, I probably have the Man Hee Flack overly worried now. A fairly straightforward report on his bio and philosophy is entertaining enough. Baby Man Hee was given his name, which translates “light,” by his grandfather, who foresaw, in a “precognitive dream,” the sun, moon and stars darkening, the heavens opening up again, and a “large strong light” then shining upon Man Hee’s Mom.
Claiming “royal ancestry” going back 500 years, but ALSO born into a “poor farming family” in Gyeongbuk Cheongdo, the fervently devout and bookish Man Hee fought on the frontlines of the Korean War – the same one Americans fought in – against the Northern Communists.
“One day during his night time prayer, a huge star came down for 3 and a half days, and thereafter, he met a heavenly person whom he swore his loyalty to God. After writing a pledge in his own blood swearing his loyalty, he walked on the path of faith.”
It’s not clear if it was THEN or LATER that, in his words,
“…I saw Jesus—the heavenly person—coming in the clouds of heaven. I fell face down before him and the Lord got on half of His knee and raised me up, where He then anointed me on the head and gave me His commands. Following His commands, I went back to the place called the Tabernacle Temple—the same place I initially left. It was at this place that I saw, heard, and received the revelation of the opened book and the fulfillment of the work for the entire book of Revelation.”
Apparently, it is prophesied in the Bible (somewhere) that “ALL people will learn the Truth from Instructor Lee.” According to his literature, tens of thousands of Christians hungry for the truth have been flocking to his events all over the world, while some “spit and yell” at his followers, and others have even tried to assassinate the man himself. Here is the website of Man Hee Lee and his “Tabernacle of the Testimony” : “lightmeetslight.com.”
And HERE is a website claiming that Man Hee Lee is “the leader of Shin Chon Ji (SCJ), a widespread cult in Korea, also known as ‘Serving Christ Jesus.’ He claims to be a ‘messenger’ of God, with new revelation of the Word … [His group] claims to be the New Jerusalem on earth and they believe that they are the only ones with the truth (a common characteristic of cults).”
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Among the many other charismatic figures who have been fascinated with the Book of Revelation is my own son Dorian Yarnelson, a grad student in animation at UCLA, who recently created this teaser featuring the popular Whore Of Babylon for his larger work on the Apocalypse (oh – that’s the olde-fashioned name for the Revelation.)
But remember, ONLY Man Hee Lee has had the exact same vision as John of Patmos, so you will DEFINITELY COME TO REGRET IT if you don’t come check out his exegesis this Saturday. Remember, like Ozzy Osbourne with his booted fairies, you gotta believe Man Hee because “he saw it, he saw it with his OWN TWO EYES!”
NOW prepare – if previous online mentions of Man Hee Lee are any indication – for an avalanche of pro-Man Hee comments, from dozens of anonymous folks with similar IP addresses who “hadn’t heard much about him before” but are “fascinated now to see him in person!”
I thought at first glance he is Sun myung Moon. I am so disappointed that I have another engagement that day because I really could use some stand up comedy right about now. I think its hilarious that this guys pr assistannt asked the Orange Juice Blog to advertise the arrival of his Three Ring Circus. She apparently doesn’t read this blog – ever!
I am amused but not surprised that he picked the Crystal Cathedral, it does have convenient parking lot speakers just like the old drive-ins. I don’t know what would interest me more, his dazzeling sermon or the look on those “believers” face as they hang on his every word.
Expecting to be treated with respect by the Orange Juice Blog is a sure sign of a cult mentality.
Vern, you seem to know a lot more about this group than anyone directly involved in it will admit to. I currently live in Korea and I can’t take the subway or bus to work without tripping over people from the Mannam Volunteer Organization, which I’m fairly certain is connected to the Shin Chong Ji group/Man Hee Lee…am I wrong about this? They’re presenting themselves as this very positive civic group with lots of well-funded and apparently secular events for foreigners here in Seoul. It’s been my experience that religious groups in Korea can be pretty conniving when it comes to getting people on their radar and then incrementally expanding their influence. Can you shed any light on this?
Nah, I don’t hardly know nothing at all, except what I put into this article and then promptly forgot about it. There is a link up there to a blog which aims to expose the group. Check THAT out.
Yes, Mannam is connected to SCJ.
This group sounds like every other “snake oil” salesman that preaches salvation to any sucker dumb enough to send them 1,000s of dollars (via their credit card). You can find them on cable late night or Sunday morning. Or if you are so inclined drive down to the Crystal Cathedral where they will lie directly to your face! Don’t fall for anyone of these crooks fakery! They should all be in jail or serving in Congress with the rest of the whores!
Vern, the only link I see is for the actual site that promotes the group…I’d really like to find out more, so a site that seeks to out them as a cult would be enlightening. Like Americans, Koreans are especially susceptible to cults and there are apparently entire armies of these assholes (what with the Unification church splintering) mobilizing to defraud people of their money and sexually assault their daughters (see JMS cult). It worries me that such a destructive force is free to operate with impunity…and that they’re so aggressive and simultaneously deceitful. Worse than Scientologists, possibly.
Minty, are you familiar with Sun Myung Moon and his lucrative cult aka The Moonies?
http://www.trueloveking.net/
Everyone knows the Moonies. It’s on account of them that we have a kneejerk reaction that a burgeoning Korean religion with a charismatic leader could be a cult, and then we think “are we stereotyping Kroean religions because of the Moonies?”
The link I put up, which I thought showed the argument that Shinchonji is a cult, was this: http://shinchonjiandthebible.blogspot.com/
Now I’m looking at it again, and I’m not sure if it’s pro or anti shinchonji. Minty, let us know what you find out! I’m working on about seven other things. Enjoy Korea!
It’s anti, albeit from a Christian perspective, but they sure know their stuff. The post about the Lee’s history before starting this group is an interesting read. It lists the dodgy groups he was involved in with the past. And I see no reason to disbelieve any of that.
Minty Badger, thanks for linking to my cult site^^
And we can also look to their own material for cultic signs. Like this video mentions members leaving the group in Korea and going on to slander the group. The exact nature of the criticisms isn’t mentioned, but members are informed that they are all under the influence of Satan and if you want to go to heaven you’d best not even think about them or their criticisms. That represents a typical cult mindset. Outsiders evil, insiders perfect.
Since the Moonies/Unification church have started to branch off to create their own highly profitable messianic cults (JMS, Hak Dahn, Church of God/Heavenly Mother, Jeong San Do, ect)…I’d say that I have at least a passing knowledge of their agenda. It’s not a stereotype or indeed racist to observe that there seem to be so many “second comings” that originate in South Korea…merely an objective reality.
I gave the website a cursory scan (I’ve read it before)…it’s clearly in support of Lee Man Hee’s revelations (only he has the answers, everyone else is simply lost).
My main reason for concern/curiosity is that cults and other profit-seeking religious entities with questionable agendas are now trying to silence people who don’t accept their beliefs uncritically by categorizing them as bigots. The Mormons and Scientologists are doing this in the US now (I’m an American, BTW) and I think that before people accept the growing influence of such groups with silent resignation, we ought to question their motives, their goals, and the finances of their leaders. Here in Korea, the situation is much the same and the atheists and free-thinkers, along with more moderate faiths, are currently forced to content themselves with taking potshots at this con-artists on the internet.
This guy has a very interesting site about Korean cults and their spread to the US and the globe: http://jmscult.com/forum/index.php
Critical thinking didn’t die with Christopher Hitchens.
The sad thing Minty is that when times get tough, some people turn to religion for answers and some find themselves getting involved with scam artists. I do not have problems with religion per se but I do take issue when scam artists rob unsuspecting “believers” of their hard earned money or social security money. On the other hand, people need to stop being gullible and do some critical thinking as well.
http://newsantaana.com/2012/07/21/korean-bible-instructor-man-hee-lee-packs-the-crystal-cathedral/
This may help you Minty
If you don’t have problems with religion, then read or listen to Christopher Hitchens’ “God is Not Great” and you’ll have a better idea with what history has been trying to teach us again and again about the sort of people who thirst for temporal power and riches via people’s faith (or search for faith). Religious people usually aren’t such bad folk…it’s the people who lead these flocks whose intentions I think people should constantly be questioning. I personally mistrust anyone who claims to have an exclusive relationship with a deity that claims they can offer salvation to others. There’s another great video, which is a really thoughtful and empathetic approach to convincing people that deconversion becoming a pretty normal thing: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/why-i-am-no-longer-a-christian/
It’s quite long, but the quality of thought that went into it is fantastic.
Man Hee Lee, only the words God has given you the word of revelation from heaven.
the words of Man Hee Lee seem sincere.
the words of Man Hee Lee seem sincere.
Any more of you cult freaks repeat each other I’m cuttin’ you off. Think of something ORIGINAL and stupid.
C’mon Vern, give ‘em a break. At least they’re not dressing up the little boys in robes, having a slug of wine that they tell you is some dead guy’s blood, and then having sex with the unsuspecting children.
All of Man Hee Lee’s pictures do show him sporting a father of the bride boutonniere, which is a little weird. But, they seem rather benign, by comparison to some of the other freak shows.
the words of Vern Nelson seem sincere.
If we all send Man Te Hee Lee our money, maybe he could get that overbite fixed.
Stop thinking about Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Vern: you first!
Same orthodontist as Mr. Ed.
They made him look like he was talking by putting peanut butter in his mouth.
Are you referring to Mr. Ed or to Man Hee Lee?
So , which is more believable?
Mr Ed, or Mr Lee?
We know Mr Ed comes from a more stable family…
Mr Ed Lee is the newest Mayor of San Francisco. He seems to be doing a decent job.
Stop beating a dead horse.
The words of Mr. Ed seem sincerely peanut-butter-driven.
wow shin chon ji is very Biblical!!
LOL
The book of Revelation is being fulfilled in Korea.
Only by Lee Man-hee can testify it.
It’s OK so long as no one notices that the new Pope’s name is BerGOGlio.
Whoops.
Feel ~ that is God’s shepherd amen ^^
Ah… you’re right! His rod and his staff are comforting me as we speak.
Occurrence is not the word of truth.
You can say that again!
I have been attending one of the bible studies from Manhee Lee for over a year and have never been asked to pay a dime. I am actually encouraged not to pay as this is a “free gift of life”
He is the only person I know who has correctly explained the bible without any questions left unanswered
Praise the Lord
The words of the Manatee are often misunderstood.
Do not despair, keep listening.