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Shincheonji: A Cult Engaged in World-Wide Deceptive Recruitment

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Dr. Steven Hassan
Oct 26, 2021
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In previous blog posts, I have mentioned Shincheonji several times, most significantly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The cult was  blamed by South Korean officials for the worst outbreak of this virus outside of China, because they took no active measures to prevent the outbreak from spreading. Members are required to always attend services, even if they are sick.  

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