Park Jin-young speaks out on heresy controversy surrounding his religious group, First Fruits: "Persecution as a cult… God will resolve it" [Star Issue]

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Singer and producer Park Jin-young directly addressed the controversy regarding the sect of the religious group he leads, called "First Fruits."

On the 3rd, through his YouTube channel "First Fruits," Park discussed the topic of "False Confidence vs. True Confidence."

In the video, seemingly aware of the controversy surrounding his denomination, Park stated, "We have now started to face significant persecution and accusations of being heretical or a cult. Resolving this is not something we do in our own way. It will be resolved appropriately at the right time." He added, "It is not about pursuing it doctrinally or organizationally by leaving comments like that. Avoiding persecution as a heretical or cult group is not achieved through our efforts. That resolution is also entirely done by God."

Park said, "At age 40, for the first time, things did not go according to my will. Before that, even if I failed, if I challenged and tried again, it eventually worked out. I lived like that for 40 years." He continued, "So I did not need God. But when I turned 40, I faced a desperate situation for the first time and did not know what to do. I lost my confidence and sought God. When confidence collapses, one needs God."

Previously, on September 19, Park released a video titled "What denomination is Mr. Park Jin-young's church?" through his YouTube channel "First Fruits," explaining the religion he belongs to and its origins while standing at the pulpit.

In his greeting, Park said, "Among those who came here, there are probably not many who came with a relaxed mind. Most were likely dissuaded by people around them before coming. Especially those who attend church." He added, "Ultimately, you have probably heard the phrase 'What denomination is it?' the most. It is about whether there is something doctrinally similar. We are surprisingly a place with a clear lineage."

Park explained, "The criterion for distinguishing between doctrines and denominations should be eternal life. Our church has members from Catholicism, Presbyterianism, Baptism, and Shincheonji. Just because we have someone from Shincheonji does not mean our church is Shincheonji. I used to like drinks produced by the Unification Church in the past, but I am not a member of the Unification Church."

Park stated, "When distinguishing denominations, the two most important criteria are how one teaches that eternal life is obtained, and whether it can be lost after being obtained." He revealed, "At First Fruits, we teach that eternal life is 'obtained through a mysterious and complete faith received as a gift by those who repent.'"

Through the video, which lasted approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes, Park explained about First Fruits, the group he belongs to. Finally, Park emphasized, "We are definitely a religion with a clear lineage."

Previously, reports emerged in 2018 that Park attended a Salvation Sect gathering, leading to religious controversy, but Park refuted this, stating that he is not a member of the Salvation Sect.

Recently, on a broadcast, Park shared that after visiting Jerusalem, he began studying the Bible deeply, and the study group he was part of grew in size until it became the current First Fruits church. At the time, when asked about his denomination, Park explained, "There is no denomination; it is a religious study."

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