A Scene of Religious Harmony with Thai Monks as Religious Leaders
–Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Center’s Graduation of Class 115 in Thailand
By HWPL
On October 6th, the ‘Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Center’s Graduation of Class 115 in Thailand’ was held at The Legacy Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of a global celebration of the Shincheonji Zion Christian Mission Center’s Graduation of Class 115.
The ceremony was attended by 30 general members and 30 graduating members of the Shincheonji Thailand Church, along with 20 Thai monks who are enrolled in the Bible Experience Program (BEP). It was notably remarkable to see leaders of other religions attending the church’s graduation ceremony to congratulate the graduates.
< a teenage student saint of Shincheonji gave a speech in graduation ceremony >
A special highlight of the event was a speech delivered by a teenage student saint of Shincheonji, who spoke on the theme of birth, aging, sickness, and death. The graduates and other religious leaders were filled with admiration and amazement as the teenager delivered a testimony with profound mastery of the Word of the Bible. This moment underscored that upon graduating from the Zion Christian Mission Center, individuals—from childhood to adulthood—are able to master the Word of the Bible, as demonstrated through the student council’s speech.
< Ven.Tejinda, a monk and a student of the second Bible Experience Program (BEP) gave a speech >
Ven.Tejinda, a monk and a participant of the second Bible Experience Program (BEP), shared his thoughts on participating in the BEP. He said, “I had never studied the Bible before, and I didn’t even know how many books it contained. I now have a clear understanding of the meaning of Revelation and the content of its chapters, and I feel proud of that. Although I have learned about the definition of ‘religion’ from many other books before, I was not satisfied with those explanations. However, the BEP has provided a clear definition of ‘religion,’ and this will remain in my memory forever. I would like to recommend everyone to take part in the BEP. I would also like to express my gratitude to Chairman Lee Man-hee of Shincheonji, the Promised Pastor, as well as the instructors and evangelists, for helping me participate in this program.”
< Shincheonji Thailand Church has signed an MOU with a Migrant Worker Center(MWC) >
Additionally, the Shincheonji Thailand Church has signed an MOU with a Migrant Worker Center(MWC), which is registered as an educational institution with the Thai government, to promote peaceful exchanges between Buddhist religious leaders. During the ceremony, a signboard presentation for the Shincheonji Religious Peace Center took place. The attendance of religious leaders who respect the teachings of the Shincheonji Church and their efforts to harmonize within the truth holds significant meaning, highlighting the potential for interreligious harmony.
The Zion Christian Mission Center, which teaches solely based on the Bible, has rapidly spread worldwide. Starting in 1991 with 86 graduates, the Zion Christian Mission Center has seen consistent growth. In 2019, a total of 103,764 people completed the elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses, passed the graduation exam, and attended the graduation ceremony, which became the largest single-denomination graduation ceremony in the world, drawing international attention. In 2022 and 2023, 106,186 and 108,084 people graduated respectively, once again proving the excellence of its teachings.
Following the graduation ceremony, Shincheonji Thailand Church held a follow-up meeting with religious leaders to share the systematic and excellent education of Shincheonji Church, which is centered on the teachings of the Scriptures, and to promise further exchanges.
Additionally, the Migrant Worker Center (MWC), which signed an MOU with Shincheonji Church, plans to establish a new school and implement special lectures through the Bible Experience Program (BEP) to promote interreligious harmony.
