Shincheonji Church's Interfaith Revelation Lecture Draws Record Global Participation
Shincheonji Church's third international interfaith lecture on biblical Revelation attracted over 1,000 participants from 59 countries, highlighting growing global interest in religious dialogue and scriptural study across denominations.
Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, recently concluded its 3rd Special Lecture on Revelation Open to All Nations, marking the largest gathering in the series' history with over 1,000 total attendees. The event, held from October 30 in Cheongju, South Korea, brought together 440 religious leaders from 59 countries for three nights and four days of intensive study focused on the prophecies and fulfillment recorded in the Bible's Book of Revelation.
The Special Lecture on Revelation Open to All Nations represents a significant international exchange program dedicated to fostering interfaith dialogue and peace. Under the theme "The Path of Understanding Led by the Bible, the Path of Peace Walked Together by Religions," participants engaged in praise, prayer, and discussion sessions examining scriptural teachings. The program's growth trajectory demonstrates increasing global interest in cross-religious understanding, with the first lecture in February 2024 attracting approximately 80 leaders from 10 religious denominations across 28 countries, followed by the second gathering later that year involving about 270 religious leaders from 57 countries.
Religious leaders from diverse traditions emphasized the transformative power of the teachings presented. Venerable Yulyeoseongwon, head of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, noted that "the reason Shincheonji is reviving and developing further is the 'power of the Word.'" He added that the event provided confirmation "that this Word is the path to unity for humanity, transcending religious barriers." Mohammed Usman, an Islamic leader from Eswatini, praised the curriculum as "perfect" for conveying peace and truth, while stressing the importance of achieving the peace that all humanity hopes for.
The educational component featured rigorous assessment, with 317 religious leaders participating in an examination on the Book of Revelation. Remarkably, 154 participants achieved perfect scores, demonstrating deep engagement with the material. Furthermore, 125 participants—42 from Korea and 83 from abroad—who successfully completed seven weeks of lectures and examinations were appointed as honorary Bible instructors, creating a global network of trained interfaith educators. This development signals potential for expanded religious dialogue initiatives worldwide as these newly appointed instructors return to their home countries and religious communities.