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Thank You Everyone — Please Keep Speaking Up About HWPL & Shincheonji (The King Center)
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Thank You Everyone — Please Keep Speaking Up About HWPL & Shincheonji (The King Center)

Thank you to everyone who commented, shared information, and helped raise awareness during today’s livestream with The King Center and HWPL Georgia.

Although the livestream had only around 150 online participants, many Shincheonji members continuously flooded the live chat to bury concerns and critical comments about HWPL’s connection to Shincheonji (New Heaven New Earth).

Still, many people saw the comments, asked questions, and became aware that there is another side to this story — especially the voices of former members and affected families.

At the end of the event, a QR code was shown asking viewers to share feedback about the event. If you have time, please also leave respectful feedback there and express your concerns about HWPL’s connection to Shincheonji.

If possible, please also consider respectfully contacting The King Center and encouraging them to carefully research HWPL and listen to former members before future partnerships.

Real peace must include honesty, transparency, and truth.

u/belokang — 6 days ago
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HWPL Georgia + The King Center livestream starts in 30 minutes — please share your experiences here

In 30 minutes, HWPL Georgia will host a livestream event with Bernice King and The King Center.

Many people still do not know that HWPL is widely connected to Shincheonji Church of Jesus and has been criticized by former members and families for hiding that connection during “peace” activities and interfaith events.

If you are a former member, current member, family member, or someone who attended HWPL events, please share your experiences and thoughts in the comments.

Examples:

•	Were you told HWPL was connected to Shincheonji?

•	Did recruiters hide their religious identity at first?

•	What was your experience inside HWPL or Shincheonji?

•	What do you think “peace” means in this context?

Real experiences help people understand what is happening behind the public image.

https://www.youtube.com/live/E-la3oJjBf0?si=4rViuPXReLAOQLy1

u/belokang — 6 days ago
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This Saturday, Please Join The King Center Livestream and Respectfully Raise Awareness About HWPL’s Connection to Shincheonji

The King Center, founded to preserve the legacy and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is one of the most respected peace and civil rights organizations in the United States.

Its CEO, Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King, is the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and continues to speak publicly on nonviolence, justice, reconciliation, and faith.

That is why this upcoming partnership deserves attention.

This Saturday, The King Center will host another online event in partnership with HWPL Georgia titled:

“Nonviolence & Faith as a Necessary Methodology for Peace Building”

HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) was founded by Lee Man-hee, the founder and leader of Shincheonji, a controversial religious movement from South Korea that has faced criticism internationally over deceptive recruitment practices and high-control group behavior.

Many former members, families, pastors, researchers, and journalists have publicly raised concerns for years about the relationship between HWPL and Shincheonji.

It is unclear how much The King Center or its audience knows about HWPL’s background and connection to Shincheonji. Because of that, I believe this is an important opportunity to respectfully raise awareness publicly during the livestream.

If you participate in the livestream chat, please keep comments factual, respectful, and based on personal experience where possible.

Since many people in this subreddit are former members or directly affected by Shincheonji and HWPL, personal testimonies may be especially meaningful.

Examples of things people may choose to share:

  • that they were involved in HWPL while also being part of Shincheonji
  • that Shincheonji affiliation was hidden during HWPL activities
  • concerns about recruitment methods connected to HWPL relationships and events
  • concerns about Lee Man-hee’s role and influence within HWPL
  • personal experiences regarding pressure, control, or image management inside the organization
  • concerns that HWPL’s vision of “peace” is closely tied to Shincheonji’s broader religious worldview and influence

Examples:

  • “HWPL was founded by Shincheonji leader Lee Man-hee.”
  • “I participated in HWPL activities while involved in Shincheonji.”
  • “In my experience, the Shincheonji connection was not openly explained to outsiders.”
  • “Please research the relationship between HWPL and Shincheonji.”
  • “Many former members and families have raised concerns about Shincheonji’s recruitment practices.”
  • “Organizations should carefully review partnerships connected to Shincheonji.”

This is not about harassment or attacking Dr. Bernice King or The King Center.
It is about transparency, awareness, and informed partnerships.

📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 — 11:30 AM ET
📺 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-la3oJjBf0

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u/belokang — 7 days ago
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This account/group appears to be operating as a Shincheonji front in Montreal under the name “Net-workers.” They promote “free Bible studies” and build relationships before introducing their teachings.

https://www.instagram.com/net_workers_

https://preview.redd.it/vysmx6uhh9zg1.png?width=2324&format=png&auto=webp&s=2f1b3cebe0c3b2f879eeaad0fac9a7a62d1d609c

If you want to see more Shincheonji front groups operating worldwide, check this regularly updated list:
https://www.notion.so/Shincheonji-and-Its-Global-Network-Official-Sites-Affiliates-and-Recruitment-Fronts-2f2539370c2980fab247ca3c491f516b

Stay aware and feel free to share any similar groups you’ve come across.

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u/Alive_Friendship_895 — 17 days ago