Zhang Gil-jah
Zhang Gil-jah | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 October 1943 |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Other names | God the Mother Mother Jerusalem New Jerusalem Mother Heavenly Mother |
| Occupation | Chairperson |
| Known for | Galatian 4:26 (biblically) "God the Mother" in World Mission Society Church of God |
| Spouse(s) | Kim Jae-Hoon (1966–1987) |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Zhang Gil-jah |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chang Gil-jah |
| Website | Zhang Gil Jah |
Zhang Gil-jah[1] (Korean: 장길자; Hanja: 張吉子; born 29 October 1943), also romanized as Chang Gil-jah,[1] is a South Korean woman believed to be "God the Mother" (어머니 하나님)[2] in the World Mission Society Church of God.[3][4]
In the World Mission Society Church of God[edit]
The World Mission Society Church of God, a Korean new religious movement, teaches that Zhang[1] and Ahn Sahng-Hong (1918–1985; a South Korean Christian minister regarded as Christ) are to be jointly regarded as God. She is testified by Mr. Ahnsahnghong in his Last Passover in 1984 as Heavenly Mother.[5] Church members may call her "God the Mother", "Mother Jerusalem", "New Jerusalem Mother", or "Heavenly Mother". She is believed to have fulfilled all prophecies of the Bible.
Other activities[edit]
In addition to her status in the World Mission Society Church of God, Zhang[1] is the chairperson of the International WeLoveU Foundation (국제위러브유 운동), which changed its name from New Life Welfare Foundation (새생명복지회) in 2007.[6][7][8]
Zhang[1] is the recipient of various recognition for her philanthropy. Her recognition include the Maengho Medal (the Order of Sport Merit) from the Korean government, the President's Call to Service Award[citation needed], the Royal Order of Monisaraphon from Cambodian government, the Great Woman Award from the Minister of Women & Social Development of Peru, and an Atlanta City Council Proclamation.[9]
See also[edit]
- Eastern Lightning, also known as The Church of Almighty God, is a new religious movement that holds a Chinese woman to be the returned Christ
- God the Father
- Mother goddess
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Superior Court, New Jersey (19 April 2013). "Lawsuit issued by WMSCOG" (PDF). Cult Education. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- ^ Amennews.com 통합측, 하나님의교회(안상홍증인회) ‘이단’ 재규정 2011 (Korean)
- ^ "WATV - Introduction". Retrieved 2013-03-22. (English)
- ^ dangdangnews.com Lee In-gyu column 하나님의 교회를 주의하라 2013 May 26 "안상홍이 부산에서 목회를 할 때에 서울교회의 전도사였던 장길자라는 여인을 1985년부터 어머니하나님, 하늘의 예루살렘, 어린양의 신부등으로 숭배하고 있으며, 당시 서울교회를 목회하던 김주철이 현재 하나님의 교회 총회장을 맡고 있다." (Korean)
- ^ "Former Members Allege New Jersey Church, South Korea-based World Mission Society Church of God, is Actually a 'Cult'". People.com. 10 December 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2019. (English)
- ^ "We love U - Intro". Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
- ^ "We love U - Red Cross". Archived from the original on 2014-02-02. Retrieved 2013-03-22. (English)
- ^ "History". International WeLoveU Foundation. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
- ^ "Major Awards". The Intl. WeLoveU Foundation. Retrieved 2019-10-01.