Apologetics Profile

Episode 81: The World Mission Society Church of God Controversy - Brady Blevins interviews Steve Matthews


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In this week's episode Watchman Fellowship's Senior Apologist, Brady Blevins, interviews Steve Matthews about a controversial new religion that is now impacting the United States. The World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCOG) is a "mother-god" cult out of South Korea. Critics claim that their tactics, often and most notable on college campuses across the country, include a combination of aggressively seeking out unsuspecting young people and twisting Scripture to make converts.

While the group claims the Bible as authoritative, their unique and unusual theology is largely based on the teachings of their founder, Ahn Sahng-hong. While most groups make their teachings available to anyone and everyone, the WMSCOG only allows members who reach a certain level of dedication to obtain the written copies of the deeper teachings of the group. According to dissents and some former members, once new converts join the group, the WMSCOG will look to control every aspect of the person’s life even to the point of convincing them that if they miss church they will go to hell. This group is very persuasive with their twisting of Scripture. Because of their emphasis on campus recruitment, this should be especially noted for anyone who is going to college or has loved ones in the university system.

RELATED LINKS: More information on WMSCOG:

  • Watchman Fellowship's 4-page Profile by Steve Matthews: www.watchman.org/WMSCOG
  • Our Expanded Edition WMSCOG Podcast (1 hour, 24-minutes): www.watchman.org/WMSCOG_Full
  • Our help sheet for Bible verses showing there is only one true God: www.watchman.org/WMSCOG_OneGod.pdf

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