Explore The Hidden World: Inside A Mysterious Cult Compound in South Korea | 7NEWS exclusive
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- This is an exclusive tour inside the JMS compound. Portions of the tour were shown in 'The Cult Next Door', 7NEWS Spotlight’s global investigation into a dangerous ‘religious’ group. They were two young Aussie women, enticed by faith and friendship, welcomed into a community made to feel safe and loved. But things quickly changed.
This week, in a 7NEWS Spotlight global investigation, for the first time the chilling true stories of the women who escaped a dangerous cult.
Branded as a religious movement, Providence has been operating in Australia since 1997, and is accused of recruiting young women in local shopping centres and universities then brainwashing them to travel to South Korea to become spiritual brides of a criminal.
Spotlight has uncovered allegations of serious crimes and brainwashing by the outfit which is registered as a charitable organisation in Australia.
7NEWS Europe correspondent Sarah Greenhalgh this week joins the 7NEWS Spotlight team and, in a world first, travels deep inside the secretive cult compound in South Korea to confront the leaders.
“We’ve been investigating this cult for six months and it has led us across Australia, to the US and South Korea,” said Sarah. “When we started, we knew there were serious allegations of coercive control and various forms of abuse, but we had no idea just how sinister this organisation is. What we’ve uncovered now involves the Australian Federal Police.
“Providence was founded in 1978 by self-professed ‘messiah’ Jeong Meong-Seok (JMS). The group claims to be a Christian religious movement with more than 40,000 Korean members and a presence in more than 70 countries including Australia. The ‘churches’ we’ve visited in Melbourne and Sydney are just like those in South Korea - there’s no signage, no lists of services, certainly no standard, ‘open door’ church policy. Instead, the faithful meet behind frosted glass, using secret pin codes for access.
“Providence is a cult. And the impact it has had on so many young women’s lives is enormous.”
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😂the reporter is acting like she gets a tour in North Korea..
How do you need to act then?
@@MokerPrankzzz like you are Mike Tyson
😂
I saw a tour of this place many years ago in greater detail than this and in English on RUclips so this is not the first time tv crews have seen it.
This is some seriously cringeworthy journalism.
This is no different from all religions. They all use hierarchy and power to influence people. No religious institution have avoided scandals.
This is not the same this is more a satanic thing. The greatest trick the devil ever pulled is convincing humans that he does not exist. So you would easily blame religion.
0:01: 🕵 Investigating a secretive cult compound in South Korea with a controversial history.
5:19: 🐼 Discovery of collaborative artwork designed in prison by James, with members' help.
9:18: 💬 Discussion on the interpretation of a religious figure's statements and their meaning.
13:31: ⛪ Exploration of hidden religious site with unique architectural features and safety concerns.
18:23: 🏠 Exploring an empty house where James used to cool down and drink water while praying.
Recapped using Tammy AI
what defines a cult? getting people to believe in things that may or may not be true? isn’t that the same definition of all “faiths” these days?
Every mainstream faith could be construed as a cult, tell me I’m wrong and why, please
There is a definition of a cult over mainstream religion. There are lots of good articles on it if you search the web. The main ones are
The leader says they are a god or prophet and have special powers and put themselves over the other members.
You’re separated from society and your family and only mix with other member’s of the cult
They divert from mainstream scriptures and expect unquestioning obedience and complete compliance to those beliefs.
Their way is the only way. Forgiveness and grace are replaced by discipline and obedience.
I’m not part of any religion so have no agenda. I don’t like the control a lot of religions have over their followers but that’s just my view. I know a lot of people get great comfort from believing in God and following a religion.
There is a definition of a cult. If you search the web you will find some interesting articles explaining the differences.
The main ones are
The leader/s say they are gods or prophets and therefore superior to everyone else. They know and are privy to things you are not.
They use fear, manipulation and isolation from anyone not in the cult. You become so reliant it’s often very difficult or as in Jones Town impossible to leave.
They say their way is the only way and everyone else is wrong.
They expect unquestioning obedience.
Grace and forgiveness are replaced by discipline, dependency, and authoritarian control.
Members feel they are flawed and the only way to fix/help themselves is to follow what is being “preached” to them.
As I’m sure you know, you can get the bible to say just about anything you want it too if you take it out of context, leave bits out, talk about ineffective translations by the editors etc etc.
It’s interesting to read about how the bible as it is today was put together in the first place. What was left out and how it was translated from the original language.
I think many “mainstream religions” especially those with their own “religious texts” those that insist on sexual control, control over what you eat or drink and compulsory tithing are cults. but that’s just my view.
I don’t follow any religion but I’ve had friends who have been involved in cults and I know how destructive and all consuming they can be. If you have no friends, family, accomodation, money or job outside of the cult it’s very very hard to leave.
All the best to you. 🌈🦘
This occurs all over the world- but it's good to question & challenge what the line is re: coercive control & authoritarian influence, within our society/community... & to expose/warn ppl of dangerous groups.
You can’t hear what the translator is saying.
That cult is no secret... Very well known. And you're not the first one to show that compound on tv. It's been seen several times already!!!
Really? Where? Anything else in English with this much detail?
Or is there any Korean links too? I couldn’t find anything like this
@@fyr1230 Netflix did a whole doc about it!
Where?
I hadn't heard of this cult until this coverage.
it’s interesting that the auto-captions seem to be somewhat understanding the context of what’s being said in south korean whilst simultaneously being almost useless.
He seems avoiding to answer the truth of the cult
Peaceful insightful place! Beautiful.
No offense, but what is the point of this episode? This doesn’t seem like news, it seems to be a tour. 😐! I feel like I’m watching a stranger’s home movies.🥱….😵💫.
Who paid for all of that??
Only 23 years smh
yawn !!! too much lets get to the reeeeeaaaallll story.. the cult leader who is evil
Boring video save ur time😊