Who is the true savior, Messiah, Jeong Doryeong?

Who is the true savior, Messiah, Jeong Doryeong?

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Who is the True Savior, Messiah Jeong Do-ryeong?
Humanity has always waited for a savior. From the messianic hopes of Judaism and Christianity, to the Maitreya in Buddhism, the Mahdi in Islam, or countless modern cult leaders who claimed divine authority-every age has clung to the dream of someone who would rescue us from despair. But as this book asks sharply: What use is a savior if they arrive too late?
Kim Jin-sil’s Who is the True Savior, Messiah Jeong Do-ryeong? is not just another religious or philosophical reflection-it is an urgent wake-up call. The book begins with the stark realities of our age: climate catastrophe, rising nuclear threats, extreme inequality, pandemics, and the unchecked power of artificial intelligence. Political leaders are paralyzed by self-interest, economic elites chase short-term gains, and religions, instead of guiding humanity, often exploit fear through what the author calls “Messiah marketing.” With billions praying for salvation, why does the world only grow worse?
The book then traces the deep history of the savior concept, from ancient myths and tribal shamans to the rise of world religions. It reveals how the longing for salvation is rooted in fear, suffering, and-often-selfishness: “save me, save us, even if others perish.” This selfishness explains why savior movements across history-from Hong Xiuquan’s Taiping Rebellion to Jim Jones, David Koresh, and cult leaders in modern Korea-have ended in violence, tragedy, and disillusionment.
Kim does not stop at critique. In the later chapters, the book turns to the conditions of a true savior in the new era. A genuine redeemer, the author argues, will not claim divine status, nor seek wealth or power. Instead, the true savior must:
ㆍ Solve real-world problems through action, not empty promises.
ㆍ Speak in a universal human language, beyond doctrines and dogmas.
ㆍ Live as an example of altruism, embodying the very values they preach.
ㆍ Reject the temptation to call themselves a “savior” at all.
And then comes the book’s most provocative conclusion: the savior is not one person at all. The final chapters insist that every human being must become a savior in their own capacity-by practicing altruism, building solidarity, and taking responsibility for the survival of our civilization. Salvation will not descend from heaven; it must rise from within us.
This is not a comfortable book. It challenges religious exclusivism, exposes the failures of false messiahs, and questions whether waiting for a redeemer has become humanity’s most dangerous illusion. But it is also a deeply hopeful book. By redefining the very idea of Messiah, it empowers readers to see themselves as agents of salvation in an age of global crisis.
???? Who is the True Savior, Messiah Jeong Do-ryeong? is both an indictment of blind faith and a manifesto for ethical responsibility. If you have ever wondered why so many have claimed to be messiahs, why humanity still suffers despite billions of prayers, or what it really means to “be saved” in the 21st century-this book is the most urgent, unsettling, and inspiring guide you will find.
저자

Kim Jin-sil

1969년 대한민국 경북에서 태어나 2009년 PH.D.를 취득하였다.

목차

Preface / 5

Part 1: The History of Selfishness Calling for a Savior / 13

Chapter 1: The Savior Born of Suffering - Humanity's Selfish Desire / 15
Why do humans long for a savior? / 15
The Psychology of Apocalyptic Consciousness Born from Pain and Anxiety / 17
The Selfish Nature of Salvation's Great Hope: The Desire for 'Only Me' and 'Only Us' to Be Saved / 21
The Anthropological Roots of the Savior Concept / 25
Chapter 2: The Chosen People Mentality and Exclusive Salvation Doctrine / 30
The Jewish Expectation of the Messiah and Nationalistic Self-Interest / 30
"The Christian Concept of 'Only Jesus' and Religious Exclusivity" / 33
"The 'Final Prophet' of Islam and the Notion of Exclusivity in Truth" / 37
The Arrogance of the Chosen: A Class Society Created by Religion / 40

Part 2: The March of the Saviors in the Era of Predestination / 45

Chapter 3: The Rise and Fall of Western Messianic Movements / 47
The Millenarian Movement of the Middle Ages and the Tragedy of Münster / 47
The Adventist Church and Repeated Prophetic Failures / 51
Jim Jones of the People's Temple: The Dictator Who Became a Savior / 54
David Koresh and the Waco Tragedy: The Violence of Apocalyptic Beliefs / 58
Chapter 4: Maitreya Belief and Utopian Movements in the East / 62
Hong Xiuquan of China's Taiping Heavenly Kingdom: The Delusion of Being the 'Brother of Jesus' / 62
Aum Shinrikyo in Japan: The Savior Complex Entangled with Terrorism / 67
Promises of salvation that resulted in tens of millions of victims / 71
Chapter 5: The Messiahs of the Former Heaven Era in Korea - The yearning for salvation of a divided nation / 76
The Jeonggamnok and Maitreya Millenarianism in the Joseon Dynasty / 76
The Savior Movement During the Japanese Colonial Period and After Liberation / 85
Messiahs of Modern Korea / 93
Cho Hee-sung and the Victory Altar: The Faith of Dew Spirit and Eternal Life in the Flesh / 99
Sun Myung Moon and the Unification Church: A Scholar's Betrayal and the Decline of the Church / 106
Lee Man-hee of Shincheonji: The Distortion of Revelation and the Promise of Eternal Life in the Flesh / 111
Chapter 6: Religious Power and the Business of Salvation / 117
New Religions and Established Religions: The Same Essence of Messiah Marketing / 117
The entrenched Messiah marketing of established religions / 118
The Subtlety and Risks of Messiah Marketing in Established Religions / 121
A Fundamental Reflection on Overcoming Messiah Marketing / 122

Part 3: Why Did All the Saviors of the Former Heaven Era Fail? / 125

Chapter 7: The Inevitable Decline Pattern of the Messiah Movement in the Formal Heaven Era / 127
Maximizing Selfishness: The Exclusive Belief That Only You Are the Savior / 127
Repeated Failures of Prophecy / 128
Secularization: The Desire for Power and Material Wealth / 129
Escapism and Mysticism / 130
The Death of the Cult Leader and the Succession Conflict / 132
Chapter 8: The Millennium Kingdom Will Not Come (Automatically) / 135
Cases of Failed Realization of the Promised Land / 135
The Structural Limitations of Building an Ideal Society / 137
The Absolute Nature of Human Responsibility from a Cosmic Perspective / 139
From Utopia to Dystopia / 141
Chapter 9: The Limitations of Religions and Saviors in the Former Heaven Era / 144
Ignorance, / 144
The ethical corruption and lack of reality awareness among self-proclaimed messiahs / 149

Part 4: The Crisis of Modern Civilization and the Consequences of Selfishness / 157

Chapter 10: The End of Civilization: No Time to Wait for the Messiah / 159
Climate Change and Environmental Destruction: A Disaster Fueled by Selfishness / 159
Global Crisis: We Don't Need a Messiah Who Arrives Late / 165
Chapter 11: The Structural Cause of Apocalyptic Modern Civilization: Selfishness / 167
The Myth of Capitalism and Infinite Growth / 167
The Collapse of Individualism and Social Solidarity / 169

Part 5: Who is the True Savior of the New Era? / 179

Chapter 12: The True Conditions of a Savior in Later Heaven Era / 181
The Definition of the Later Heaven Era: The Advent of an Altruistic Civilization / 181
Ability to Solve Real-World Problems: Proven Through Actions, Not Words / 183
Universal Language: One who communicates through the shared values of humanity, rather than specific doctrines / 185
A Model of Altruistic Living: Someone Who Guides Others Through Their Own Life / 187
Transcending the Desire for Power: One Who Does Not Claim to Be a Savior / 188
Chapter 13: The Savior as the Ontological Purpose of Human Existence / 193
The purpose of human existence is to become a perfected individual, like the Messiah / 193
The Former Heaven Era and the Later Heaven Era: From the Age of Ignorance to the Age of Advanced Science / 194
The anticipation of a savior ste