I had a post that talks about God’s Way of calling our attention. In that last post, I said that two Koreans went to our house to preach about their church and their beliefs. We already met for the second time last January 16, 2013. I was so lucky because my friend, let’s call her “tin” came with me. By the way, the full name of Sarang’s church is World Mission Society Church of God; I was not able to add the world mission society in my last post. It originated from Korea and was established by whom they believe was the second coming of Jesus Christ.
The meeting was overwhelming because that day. When we came to the house church, we were asked to pray. In order to pray, we were given a veil to wear. All girls are suppose to wear a veil when praying. After praying, Sarang introduced us to her church mate. I can’t remember her name. She was the one who preached to us. She told us the summary of their beliefs. It was very different from what was taught to most of us. From what I remember, I was fascinated by how she is very knowledgeable with what she does. She is really a pro. One of the things that shocked me was from the very first book in the Bible, Genesis; there is already a difference in interpretation. In their belief, there are two Gods, yes, two Gods as in two different persons, unlike what was taught to us Catholics, that there is only one God with 3 different personas named the Holy Trinity. Their belief was there is a God the Mother who also created the Earth together with god the Father. It was explained through what they say is the real translation of the word used for God in Hebrew (am I right?), Elohim. They say that Elohim was the plural for El. That means that there is not one God only. That explains why they believe that there should be another God who is to be called God the Mother.
Next was the Passover, the girl told us that their church is the only church that celebrates the Passover correctly. Passover is very important because it is the way to eternal life. They celebrate the Passover during the fourteenth day of the first month in the Jewish calendar. It is the same season as the Catholic’s Lent. However, I think the girl was implying that all the other churches were celebrating the Passover in a wrong way. She did not yet go into details about how in particular they celebrate the Passover other than eating bread and drinking wine.
The next thing that the girl talked about was that Jesus has already come down from heaven and has risen again. He has already introduced his wife who was being talked about in the book of revelations. He came down secretly so that he could build a church (which is world mission society, church of god). The followers of this church will be the ones who will be saved because they celebrate the Passover correctly. She also said that they are the only church who follows all the Ten Commandments. I would not really know for sure because really, I don’t know them. However, I am in guilt of not following every commandment. I will do something about it.
There are so many things that the girl talked about that I can no longer remember properly right now. Everything is hazy since I got confused because they were in a hurry to get us baptized. I told everyone last time that I am not planning to change my baptized religion. It is still the same at this very moment. I was just really planning on learning under them without changing religions. Honestly, I am really intrigued with their belief that’s why I want to know them more but they are in a hurry to make us an official member of their little group. Tin and I were very lucky because their pastor is not around that day or else, I think, we would have been baptized already. The reason for their rush is that they believe that when someone has heard of the truth he/she must be baptized so that his/her soul can now be cleansed. I don’t want to be baptized under their church though. I am firm with my decision to not give up on my religion. Well, it’s not that I am saying that their belief is wrong since I do not have the right to say that. I should respect their belief. I am not sure about Tin’s thoughts about their beliefs but I am sure that she is also shocked. I am always thinking of this. I am actually feeling guilty because I think I am projecting the wrong idea by keeping appointments with them. We made another appointment on January 21, 2013 for another round of teaching. I still have questions for them that I hope that they can answer. I will asked about the accuracy of their timeline. I am just curious about it. I also hope that I can break it to them that I am not really intending to change courses. Like what I have thought about yesterday, the problem is not with them but with me. It is me who is declining. I will stick to my own belief that a good follower of the Lord will be saved. Just like what a friend told me. What you know in your heart is the most important.
I hope that I will still be able to post things about our next meeting. I will be more attentive this time. Let’s pray for the best for everyone. God Bless Us all.
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